Purchasing Assistant

D&D London is a diverse and vibrant collection of over 30 restaurants (including one with a Michelin Star) and an award-winning hotel in global iconic locations spanning London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Paris and New York.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant with Wine knowledge to support our Purchasing team. In this key role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the purchasing system, coordinating departmental reporting, and ensuring data accuracy. You will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to the successful operation of our procurement processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that the purchasing system (Adaco) is updated regularly with agreed changes to suppliers, products and pricing
- Ensure restaurants, and Beverage teams in particular, are informed of supplier prices and agreements
- Guarantee accuracy in all supplier pricing templates and agreements.
- Research new products and potential suppliers to enhance our offering.
- Monitor supplier performance via agreed KPIs, Communicate delays or problems with suppliers to the relevant teams.
- Manage the departmental reporting function e.g. monthly sales mix reporting, monthly spend reports, category performance reports. Conduct competitor analysis to inform purchasing decisions and strategies.
- Administer monthly and quarterly departmental income schedules
- Departmental first point of contact for restaurants for queries regarding information in Adaco.
- First point of contact for the Finance team for queries regarding supplier retrospective payments
- Provide support for new restaurant openings by updating budgets, raising orders, and tracking deliveries to ensure all items are received on time and in full (OTIF).
- Organize and manage monthly Purchasing team meetings and provide general support to the Purchasing Director, including meeting coordination and expense processing.

**Key Requirements**:

- Highly organized and diligent, with strong attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with experience working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and support multiple initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel.
- Prior experience working within a supply chain or purchasing team is desirable.
- Experience and familiarity with purchasing systems and the ability to manage supplier information and pricing.
- WSET Level 2 in Wines or any other similar wine qualification is desirable

**Why work for us**:

- ** Industry leading pay**: We value your expertise and dedication.
- ** Dine with style**: Enjoy a lavish **50% discount** at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
- ** Exclusive perks**: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the **Lifeworks** app.
- ** Financial freedom**: Take control of your finances with **Wagestream** - track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
- ** Wellness support**: Your wellbeing matters to us Benefit from a confidential **Employee Assistance Program **with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
- ** Total Wellbeing Package**: Embrace a holistic approach to health with **WeCare **- offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more
- ** Dental care made easy**: With **Tooth Fairy** you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
- ** Mindfulness at your fingertips**: Boost your mental wellbeing with **myStrength** - a personalised app offering guidance and practices to overcome life’s challenges and enhance mental health.
- ** Forward thinking**:With **Care Concierge** you can navigate later life care with ease through a personalised service offering guidance, funding support and peace of mind.
- ** Recognition and Reward for a job well done**: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night
- ** Grow with us**: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, **D&D Connect** which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
- ** Get some rest**: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
- ** Make a difference**: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
- ** Spread the love**: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

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