Procurement Manager
Birmingham
Negotiable c£28K-£35K DOE

Assistant Buyer

Ref: 895| Posted: 8th May 2025

📍 Birmingham City Centre | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Salary: Negotiable - c£28K-£35K DOE

Are you ready to build your career in a thriving FMCG environment as an Assistant Buyer?


Do you have a background in buying or procurement and a passion for fast-paced, commercial product categories?
 

Edwards Employment Solutions are proud to be representing a dynamic and rapidly growing business based in modern city-centre offices. We're on the lookout for an Assistant Buyer to join the Buying Team and support the procurement of trending FMCG products.

 

⭐ What You'll Be Doing

  • Work closely with the Head Buyer to manage product sourcing and procurement admin
  • Create new SKUs, raise POs, track deliveries and ETAs
  • Liaise across departments: sales, warehouse, senior leadership, and external suppliers
  • Communicate with UK and international wholesalers, suppliers, and shipping agents
  • Ensure smooth, efficient supply chain coordination

 

🎯 What We’re Looking For - Assistant Buyer

 

  • A solid grounding in buying, procurement, or supply chain
  • Sharp organisational and admin skills
  • Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
  • Enthusiastic, team-focused, and keen to grow in a fast-moving environment

 

🎁 Perks & Benefits


📅 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
🕒 37.5 -hour working week (8:30am – 5:30pm)
🏙️ Central Birmingham office in a listed building with excellent transport links
☕ Free Starbucks coffee, tea & fresh fruit
🧑‍🍳 On-site canteen
🎉 Regular team socials
💡 Ongoing training & career development
🛍️ Staff discount scheme


🚀 Why Apply for Assistant Buyer?


This is a brand new role—a chance to make your mark and grow your career with a successful, people-driven business. If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented and thrive in fast-paced buying environments, we want to hear from you!
 

👉 Ready to take the next step in your buying career?


 Apply today online for Assistant Buyer with a current CV and join a business that’s going places.