Job Title: Buying Coordinator
We are looking for a confident and motivated 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, pro-active and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will relish working under pressure. You will play a fundamental part within our Buying Coordination teams, supporting buyers in high turnover categories and liaising with suppliers on a regular basis. 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: £33,000* up to £41,800* per annum salary. 30 days' holiday (pro rata). 10% in-store discount. Pension scheme. Enhanced family leave. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
We are looking for a confident and motivated 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, pro-active and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will relish working under pressure. You will play a fundamental part within our Buying Coordination teams, supporting buyers in high turnover categories and liaising with suppliers on a regular basis. 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: £33,000* up to £41,800* per annum salary. 30 days' holiday (pro rata). 10% in-store discount. Pension scheme. Enhanced family leave. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
