FMCG Purchasing Assistant
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Yearly Salary:
£ 25000 - 28000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Opportunity: Buying Assistant FMCG
Location:Birmingham City Centre (Office-based 5 days per week)
Type:Full-time Permanent
Salary:25000 - 28000
Are you a highly organised individual with a flair for numbers a sharp eye for detail and confident communication skills Looking to break into the fast-moving world of FMCG This could be your next big move!
Were recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and fast-growingFMCG distributorbased in the heart ofBirmingham city centre. Theyre on the hunt for a Buying Assistant to support their procurement and sales teams ensuring the right products get to the right place at the right time every time.
No prior buying experience No problem.
If youve got strong admin skills youre great with Excel and you enjoy speaking with people you already have what it takes to succeed. Buying experience is a bonus not a deal-breaker. Full training will be provided.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Supporting the buying team with product ordering tracking and admin
- Liaising daily withsuppliersto confirm lead times deliveries and pricing
- Communicating confidently withclients updating them on product availability and delivery timelines
- Using Excel to manage stock analyse product data and prepare reports (pivot tables and formulas will be your friends!)
- Keeping product and pricing information accurate and up-to-date
- Helping plan promotions and keep tabs on trends stock movement and availability
- Experience in an admin support or client-facing role (office-based)
- Strong Excel skills especially with spreadsheets formulas and data entry
- Excellent communication youll be liaising with clients and suppliers regularly
- Detail-oriented and organised youll juggle tasks and keep things running smoothly
- A positive proactive attitude keen to learn grow and take ownership
- Willingness to work from theBirmingham office Monday to Friday(this is not a hybrid or remote role)
- Experience in a buying supply chain or procurement role (FMCG sector is a plus!)
- Full training and hands-on support from an experienced team
- A friendly fast-paced office with big growth plans
- Central location with great transport links
- Clear opportunities for progression and long-term development
Apply now and take your next step into the world of buying!
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