Salary: £27475 per annum Shift hours: Full Time Job Title: Junior Buyer Location: Foodbuy, UK Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week We are seeking a dedicated Junior Buyer to join our Foodbuy team.
This full-time role is integral to ensuring smooth operations within our procurement processes.
You will have the opportunity to use your skills to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
In return, you'll have the chance to grow your career with a company that invests in its people, values individuality, and rewards those who go above and beyond.
As a Junior Buyer, your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with the category team to support clients and suppliers.
Extracting and organizing data from multiple sources into clear, readable formats.
Managing contract and price change administration, including uploading documents to our e-platform.
Coordinating client communications and product sampling sessions.
Preparing meeting agendas, creating content, and documenting team actions.
Managing ad-hoc projects and coordinating follow-ups with team members.
Maintaining strong working relationships with relevant teams, including CET, Business Pricing, CID, and IT.
Acting as the first point of contact for the category team to follow up on supplier invoices.
The ideal candidate will have: Experience in business administration support.
Background in procurement or supply chain management (preferred but not required).
Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
A team-oriented mindset with a flexible approach.
Confidence and a positive "can-do" attitude.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
Self-motivation and initiative.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Foodbuy, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is a leading food procurement organization based in the UK.
With over £1bn in managed spend, we bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to streamline their procurement needs.
Our expert team of over 200 professionals combines industry-leading scale with outstanding data analysis, enabling us to save clients time and money while allowing them to focus on their core business.
At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
We believe that diversity is our strength, and we work hard to foster a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of our team members.
We aim to empower all colleagues to reach their full potential and feel valued in their roles.
Job Reference: com/1410/96801010/52556141/WJ Reference: com/1410/96801010/52556141/WJ Location: Chester