Assistant Buyer

ARC Management Systems; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transportation solutions is seeking an Assistant Buyer to optimize procurement processes. This full-time role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating deals, and reporting on spending trends. Join a family-run business that values care, innovation, and integrity.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site gym

Staff restaurant

Life assurance

Opportunities for training

Shopping discounts

24-hour advice lines

Mental health first aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercially focused organization.
• Demonstrates quality, risk, and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Raising and implementing supply chain agreements.
• Liaising with divisions to reduce costs.
• Producing system reports on procurement liabilities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to join FM Conway as an Assistant Buyer!

FM Conway is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Procurement team. This role will focus on targeting key spend areas across the business and raising tenders to suppliers to reduce costs. You will actively seek new supply chain partners from both the UK and overseas, as well as report and monitor spend trends. This is a full-time permanent role based out of our Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The Duties Of The Assistant Buyer Role Will Include

1. Raising and implementing supply chain agreements to new and existing suppliers/subcontractors while managing our existing supply chain database.
2. Liaising with different divisions within the business to assist in reducing costs and ensuring the company is buying at the most competitive rates available.
3. Producing system reports and monitoring the status/value of procurement liabilities for the business.
4. Negotiating fixed rate deals with suppliers to obtain the most suitable and cost-effective options for the company.
5. Negotiating at tender stage, from procurement to project execution.
6. Drafting, preparing, and presenting monthly spend reports to the main board of directors.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer with previous experience in a commercially focused organization who can demonstrate appropriate use of quality, risk, and health and safety procedures. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels within the organization.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Assistant Buyer, we offer a range of benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site gym, staff restaurant, life assurance, opportunities for training, and access to shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We also support your health and well-being with 24-hour advice lines and mental health first aiders.

About FM Conway

FM Conway is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in creating sustainable transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values: Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our family.

If you would like to Join our Family as our Assistant Buyer, please click ‘apply' today.

Closing Date: 08/06/2025

FM Conway is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.

We look forward to receiving your application!