Buying Assistant

Parna Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic FMCG distributor in Birmingham as a Buying Assistant. This role offers full training and development opportunities, blending administrative tasks with procurement and supplier communication. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and ready to grow in a fast-paced environment, apply now!

Benefits

Full training and hands-on support

Friendly, fast-paced office

Clear opportunities for progression

Central location with great transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in an admin or support role preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, especially with spreadsheets and data entry.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting product ordering, tracking, and admin for the buying team.
• Liaising with suppliers and clients about deliveries and pricing.
• Managing stock and analysing product data using Excel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Buying Assistant – FMCG

Location: Birmingham City Centre (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Are you a highly organised individual with a flair for numbers, a sharp eye for detail, and confident communication skills? Looking to break into the fast-moving world of FMCG? This could be your next big move!

We’re recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and fast-growing FMCG distributor based in the heart of Birmingham city centre. They’re on the hunt for a Buying Assistant to support their procurement and sales teams, ensuring the right products get to the right place at the right time — every time.

No prior buying experience? No problem.

If you’ve got strong admin skills, you're great with Excel, and you enjoy speaking with people — you already have what it takes to succeed. Buying experience is a bonus, not a deal-breaker. Full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the buying team with product ordering, tracking, and admin
• Liaising daily with suppliers to confirm lead times, deliveries, and pricing
• Communicating confidently with clients, updating them on product availability and delivery timelines
• Using Excel to manage stock, analyse product data, and prepare reports (pivot tables and formulas will be your friends!)
• Keeping product and pricing information accurate and up-to-date
• Helping plan promotions and keep tabs on trends, stock movement, and availability

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in an admin, support, or client-facing role (office-based)
• Strong Excel skills – especially with spreadsheets, formulas, and data entry
• Excellent communication – you'll be liaising with clients and suppliers regularly
• Detail-oriented and organised – you’ll juggle tasks and keep things running smoothly
• A positive, proactive attitude – keen to learn, grow, and take ownership
• Willingness to work from the Birmingham office, Monday to Friday (this is not a hybrid or remote role)

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in a buying, supply chain, or procurement role (FMCG sector is a plus!)

What’s In It For You?

• Full training and hands-on support from an experienced team
• A friendly, fast-paced office with big growth plans
• Central location with great transport links
• Clear opportunities for progression and long-term development

If you're excited by a role that blends admin, communication, and commercial awareness — and you're ready to dive into the FMCG industry — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your next step into the world of buying!