Assistant Buyer

FM Conway Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Buyer, where you'll play a crucial role in optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cost-saving initiatives while working in a supportive environment that values professional development. With a strong emphasis on care and innovation, this family-run business seeks talented individuals to help shape the future of sustainable transportation solutions. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today and become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site gym

Staff restaurant

Life assurance

Internal and external training opportunities

Shopping discounts

24-hour advice lines

Support from in-house mental health first aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercially focused organization.
• Ability to manage relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Raise and implement supply chain agreements with suppliers.
• Produce system reports and monitor procurement liabilities.
• Negotiate fixed-rate deals with suppliers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

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 at our Head Office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The duties of the Assistant Buyer role will include:

1. Raising and implementing supply chain agreements with 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 initial discussions through to procurement for projects.
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 fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site gym, staff restaurant, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We also provide health and well-being benefits such as 24-hour advice lines and support from in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway

FM Conway is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. As a family business, our greatest asset is our people, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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 award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognize that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values individuals from all walks of life.

At our core, we are a family that embraces individuality. If you are excited about this role but unsure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway, as you may still be the right candidate for this or other roles we are recruiting for.

We look forward to receiving your application!