Assistant Buyer
2 weeks ago
As Buying Assistant, you will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying team. You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both internal and external partners
You will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of a wide array of products across the Health & Beauty and Grocery categories. The Assistant Buyer will work directly with the Buyer to fill all orders to the highest standards, while also ensuring that products are purchased at economically viable prices and are all accounted for.
What you'll be doing:
- Backordering goods from the most suitable suppliers, accurately keying orders to ensure rapid turnaround times.
- Co-ordinating the goods-in process and tracking deliveries of packages from suppliers with the UK warehouse team.
- Reporting purchasing activity through the profitability database, and liaising with the entire team to quickly react to price increases from suppliers to ensure continued net profitability.
What you'll need:
- Interest in the FMCG market at large
- Ability to multitask in our fast-paced office
- Flexible and open to change as we grow the business
- Strong communication skills
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Fluent use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace - in particular Excel / Google Sheets
- Strong commercial awareness
- Interest or previous experience in e-commerce
**Job Types**: Full-time, Graduate
**Salary**: £26,579.00-£28,143.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Employee mentoring programme
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E14 9TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, E14 9TS
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