Assistant Buyer

1 week ago


Rochester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

This is an excellent opportunity to offer your skills and experience to assist with an exciting new project launch for an initial contract of 12 months.

**Client Details**

My client is a well established FMCG business looking for experienced assistant buyers to join their busy team.

**Description**

**The key responsibilities would include**:

- Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels
- Raising, placing and tracking Purchase Orders
- Ensuring products are purchased at the right time and at best possible price
- Consolidate customer forecasts from the sales team, to use as support for accurate stock holding
- Purchasing of packaging/ingredients for Factory Trials, ensuring goods are on site in time for the trials whilst minimising any additional costs where possible
- Conduct market research, identifying price trends, major market influences and potential future market movements
- Negotiating with Suppliers and building positive relationships
- Carry out adhoc spot checks on stock and develop a working relationship with key warehouse staff
- Other projects and such tasks as and when required

**Profile**
- Proven experience in a similar role in an FMCG industry
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Advanced excel skills and knowledge of other Microsoft packages
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- CIPS qualification or working towards is desirable
- Previous focus on either ingredients or packaging

**Job Offer**

A competetive salary working with a well established business to broaden your experience.



  • Rochester, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

    **Job Title**: Assistant Buyer/ Buyer (12 Month FTC) **Location**: Rochester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. **Salary**: £23,000 - £28,000 depending on skills and experience **What you’ll be doing**: - Receiving requisitions and demands,...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

    **Job Title**: Senior Buyer/Procurement Professional **Location**: Rochester; Kent **What you’ll be doing**: - Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers - Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships - Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Bod Pharma PHARMACY Full time

    **Pharmacy Retail Shop Assistant** Because this store is in a Pharmacy, you will be expected to be trained as a Pharmacy Assistant and have the skills and ability to transition to store management. This means being responsible for the operations of the shop and will plan, control and manage stock levels - sourcing, buyer role, ordering or going to buy stock...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom HAART Full time

    haart Estate Agents in Medway are growing their successful team and they are looking for a superstar, experienced Senior Sales Negotiator to join them! In this exciting role, you’ll be at the heart of the sales journey — liaising with prospective vendors and buyers, arranging viewings, and using your negotiation skills to agree successful sales. You’ll...

  • Sales Negotiator

    2 weeks ago


    Rochester, United Kingdom HAART Full time

    We’re excited to welcome a confident, experienced Sales Negotiator to our thriving team at haart Estate Agents in Medway! In this role, every day is different, and you’ll play a vital part in helping our clients find their dream home. If you’re energetic, target-driven, and eager to shine in a fast‑paced sales environment, we’d be delighted to hear...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Spicerhaart Full time

    Senior Property Valuer haart Estate Agents are looking for a motivated and experienced Property Valuer to join our successful Medway team! If you are an experienced estate agent ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this exciting role you will be responsible for generating new and repeat business, winning new instructions,...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Spicerhaart Full time

    Senior Property Valuer haart Estate Agents are looking for a motivated and experienced Property Valuer to join our successful Medway team! If you’re an experienced Estate Agent ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for generating new and repeat business, winning new...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Spicerhaart Full time

    Senior Property Valuer haart Estate Agents are looking for a motivated and experienced Property Valuer to join our successful Medway team! If you’re an experienced Estate Agent ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for generating new and repeat business, winning new...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom HAART Full time

    haart Estate Agents are looking for a motivated and experienced Property Valuer to join our successful Medway team! If you’re an experienced Estate Agent ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for generating new and repeat business, winning new instructions, and marketing...


  • Rochester, United Kingdom Rochester Regional Health Full time

    Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with materials to the designated area in an expedient manner and maintains accountability of supplies distributed and services performed. Performs inventory checks to ensure adequate supply distribution management. Ensures the proper handling of radioactive material, Pharmacy drugs, and other sensitive commodities...