Buyers Assistant – Food Purchasing Operations

About the role

We are looking for a Buyers Assistant to support the Foods Buying team in achieving its strategic and commercial objectives. The role focuses on the efficient execution of operational and administrative tasks throughout the buying process, ensuring data accuracy and timely order processing.

Key responsibilities

• Enter and maintain buying‑related data in the internal system.
• Place orders and process purchase orders and invoices.
• Respond to administrative and data queries from vendors, suppliers, distribution centres and stores.
• Perform quality checks on all information captured to guarantee accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the Buyer and the wider Buying team to meet commercial targets.

Required profile

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and energetic, able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills