Buying Assistant

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Farmfoods Full time

**Job Vacancy - Buying Assistant (Commercial Department)**
- Permanent
- Location - South Birmingham
- 40 Hours per Week - Monday to Friday (8.30 - 5.30)
- Starting Salary: £23,800-£25,000
- Opportunities to develop
- 15% staff discount

**Role Summary**

Main duties will involve:

- Placing orders and forecasting
- Setting up transfers between depots
- Competitor price comparisons
- Setting up new lines
- Resolving supplier/logistics queries

Farmfoods is a successful, independent retailer specialising in frozen food. We are renowned for excellent quality and great value, without compromise. There are over 340 Farmfoods shops in the UK and 4 distribution centres with a Commercial Office based in South Birmingham.

The Commercial Department is an essential part of our business and because of recent significant growth, we currently have a requirement for a full time Buying Assistant to support the fast-paced Commercial Team with all aspects of the daily operations. Our Commercial Team is responsible for selecting and managing a range of products and suppliers that service our shops, with a combined turnover over £1bn.

At Farmfoods, you’ll get back what you put in, and more. If you are inquisitive and hardworking with and an entrepreneurial spirit, we know you will love the work you will do as a Buying Assistant - working with major brands, making decisions on multi-million pound categories and being part of a fast paced, but collaborative team.


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