Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer

1st Executive Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG company in Guildford is seeking a Junior Buyer to support their dynamic team. This role offers genuine long-term career development opportunities for recent graduates or candidates with up to 24 months' relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Buying Director, managing purchase orders, and building relationships with suppliers. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant business degree. Access to a car is essential due to location.

Benefits

Genuine opportunities for long-term career development

Exceptional company benefits

Supportive and growing team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-moving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident IT user with solid Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Buying Director and wider buying team.
• Communicate with global suppliers via email.
• Prepare, request, and produce accurate quotes.
• Build strong working relationships with retail partners.
• Ensure goods are delivered on time and to the correct locations.
• Create and manage purchase orders for multiple customers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confident IT user

Solid Excel skills

Education

Degree in a relevant business-related discipline

Job description

I'm currently working with a rapidly growing FMCG business who are a true market leader in their sector. They are seeking a junior buyer / assistant buyer / graduate buyer to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch their career in buying, or for someone with around 12 -24 month's of relevant experience who is eager to further develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Buying Director and wider buying team
• Communicate with global suppliers via email
• Prepare, request, and produce accurate quotes
• Build strong working relationships with retail partners
• Ensure goods are delivered on time and to the correct locations
• Create and manage purchase orders for multiple customers

About You

• Degree in a relevant business-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Able to thrive in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident IT user with solid Excel skills

What's on Offer

• Genuine opportunities for long-term career development
• Exceptional company benefits
• The chance to join a successful, supportive, and growing team

Please note: Due to the location, access to your own car is essential.