Assistant Buyer 6764

Assistant Buyer 6764
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum 

We are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join a growing purchasing team based in Gloucester. This role would suit someone with previous experience in a junior or assistant buying position who is looking to develop their commercial skills and progress within a buying or procurement function.

The Role

You will support the sourcing and procurement of products within your category, helping to maximise margin, manage stock levels and maintain strong supplier relationships. The role is hands-on and commercial, involving day-to-day buying activity, supplier communication and internal coordination to ensure product availability and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement of products in line with business strategy and targets
• Assist with managing stock levels to ensure availability while controlling costs and cash flow
• Monitor supplier performance and support contingency planning where required
• Support the development of product ranges to drive sales and margin growth
• Track and report performance against agreed targets, budgets and KPIs
• Assist with supplier selection, assessment and relationship management
• Support contract management and supplier agreements
• Maintain accurate records of pricing, agreements and transactions
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure product specifications and requirements are met
• Provide buying support to the sales team, including pricing and tender submissions
• Monitor market trends and industry developments
• Support stock management, including minimising waste and markdowns
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and responsible sourcing practices
• Carry out general administrative duties to support the buying function

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please send your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330 for a confidential chat.

Refer a Friend: Know someone who might be interested? Refer them today – T&Cs apply.
See all current vacancies at: www.first-base.co.uk/current-jobs

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. We pride ourselves on providing a personal and professional service across the Commercial, Industrial and Engineering sectors.