Summary
£33,000 - £41,800 per annum | 14-month fixed-term contract | 30 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
We are a diverse and dynamic company, where everyone brings something unique to the table. We're curious, collaborative, and committed to making a tangible impact on our industry.
We're seeking a motivated and confident Buying Coordinator to join our Head Office Food Buying Coordination Team on a 14-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for a positive, proactive, and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work well under pressure. You will support buyers in high turnover categories, liaise with suppliers, and be responsible for projects impacting the buying department. Your decisions will play a crucial part in ensuring our commercial strategy remains competitive and supports our successful growth across Europe.
In return, we offer a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and career development. We're proud to be a secure and fast-growing business, offering access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career.
This role will be known internally as Officer.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Buyers in the preparation of negotiations and contracts with national suppliers.
* Liaise regularly with Buyers, Suppliers, and other stakeholders.
* Ensure complete and accurate data is passed on to the relevant teams and departments.
* Support Buyers with category specific tasks.
* Assist Buyers with negotiation preparation, product sampling and category reviews.
* Train new starters and other colleagues across the business.
* Support team members as a buddy function.
* Project Management within the Buying Coordination team.
Requirements
* Self-motivated, able to work well in a team and independently within a high-pressured environment.
* Experience working in a Buying function.
* Well-organised with the ability to multitask and work to targets and strict deadlines.
* Excellent time management skills.
* A confident approach with excellent communication skills.
* Comfortable with implementing change within the team.
* The ability and confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the business.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Pro-active, approaching problems logically and calmly.
* Intermediate Excel skills are essential.
* Positive can-do attitude with the willingness to learn.
Benefits
* 30 –35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Enhanced family leave
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve
Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance