Assistant Buyer

Kandhu Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer to support procurement and warehouse functions. You will assist in sourcing materials and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level education and experience in buying roles, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement career within a well-established organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying or procurement support role.
• Good understanding of procurement and supplier management.
• Flexible, 'can-do' attitude with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of supplier and supply chain strategies.
• Assist in maintaining purchasing policies and procedures.
• Help build and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of procurement

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Assistant Buyer (Full-Time - Office Based)

Location: Southall (UB2) | Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

The Opportunity

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer to support the purchasing and warehouse functions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and growing business, helping to ensure a smooth, efficient, and cost‑effective supply chain operation.

Key Highlights

• Full‑time, office‑based role in Southall (UB2)
• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement career within a successful manufacturing environment

The Assistant Buyer Role

As Assistant Buyer, you will support the procurement process, ensuring materials, packaging, and services are sourced in line with production and business requirements. You will also assist with stock control and warehouse coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of supplier and supply chain strategies
• Assisting in maintaining purchasing policies and procedures
• Helping to build and manage supplier relationships
• Assisting with negotiations and the administration of purchasing contracts
• Supporting cost‑saving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with stock, materials, and warehouse management
• Helping ensure compliance with packaging, transport, and regulatory requirements

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will have:

• Degree‑level education (CIPS qualification desirable)
• Experience in a buying or procurement support role
• A good understanding of procurement and supplier management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); SAP experience advantageous
• Strong communication, organisation, and negotiation skills
• A flexible, "can‑do" attitude with a focus on quality, efficiency, and results

Interested?

If you are a motivated Assistant Buyer looking to take the next step in your career within a well‑established food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.