A1 Equipment is a well-established company specialising in commercial kitchen and catering equipment and supplies. We offer a wide range of brands and product categories, serving customers from independent restaurants to large stadiums and national chains.
We’re a motivated, fast-paced team focused on success, and we’re looking for a Purchasing Manager to join us. If you’re ambitious, relationship-driven, and ready to grow with a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you
As an Assistant Buyer, you’d play a key role in shaping our product range and ensuring smooth, cost-effective supply chain operations. You’ be supporting our team in sourcing, forecasting, supplier management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to push our business’ growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Support purchasing activities from aiding in accurate forecasting and placing purchase orders to upkeeping our inventory management system
- Track supplier production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
- Assist in product and brand control, including packaging requirements, product descriptions, and regulatory compliance
- Maintain clear, accurate records of orders, production progress, and supplier performance
- Generate and analyse reports to support data-informed decisions and guide the purchasing team’s strategies
- Source new products and help identify potential suppliers to diversify and expand our offerings
- Monitor supplier quality control to uphold our high product standards
- Meet company buying targets through strategic procurement and supplier negotiations
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Highly organised, with excellent planning and multitasking abilities
- Analytical and process-oriented thinker with strong numerical skills
- A problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively
- Previous experience in procurement or purchasing roles is preferred, knowledge of the buying process is a must!
Desirable Experience
- Prior experience sourcing consumer goods directly from Asia
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or ordering software
Benefits
- Free On-site Parking
- Company Events & Parties
- Complimentary Team Lunch every 6 weeks
- Hybrid Working – WFH 1 day a week
- 3:30pm Friday Finishes Throughout the year
- Fruit provided & fully stocked soft drinks fridge
- Employee Discount
- Casual Dress
- Company Pension
Permanent / Full-Time Role
Salary £33,000 – £37,000 per year, depending on experience
Job location: HP2 7DU, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DU, United Kingdom
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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