PAssistant Buyer
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £32,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
Are you an organised and commercially minded procurement professional looking to join a well-established business with exciting growth plans?
Our client is a long-standing, family‑owned organisation with an excellent reputation within their specialist sector. Operating within a close‑knit and supportive team environment, they are now looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator to support their growing operations and supply chain activities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who enjoys managing supplier relationships, coordinating stock and logistics, and ensuring smooth end‑to‑end processes from purchasing through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key accounts
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and product availability with suppliers
- Monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure business and customer demands are met
- Coordinate import and export documentation and processes
- Assist with logistics administration, shipping schedules, and delivery coordination
- Ensure quality certificates and compliance documentation are completed accurately
- Support regulatory and compliance requirements across purchasing activities
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth operational flow
- Track orders and proactively resolve any supply chain or delivery issues
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information
- Provide end‑to‑end administrative support across procurement and supply chain functions
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain administration
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience within food, seed, produce, or a similar supply‑based industry would be highly advantageous
- Knowledge of import/export procedures and logistics administration
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal systems/ERP platforms
- Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
- Supportive and close‑knit team environment
- Long‑term career prospects within a reputable organisation
- Stable Monday to Friday working hours
- Competitive salary package up to £32,000
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