Buying Coordinator

COREcruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable foodservice business based in Gloucester is seeking a Buying Coordinator to support product sourcing and supplier administration. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effortlessly. This position offers a salary of £27K with excellent benefits and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the foodservice or wholesale industry is an advantage.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with numbers and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying Manager in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier data on internal systems.
• Track orders, deliveries, and stock levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Buying Coordinator – Reputable Foodservice Business - South West - £27K + Benefits

My client is a well-established Foodservice business who have a fantastic reputation for their top-quality products and level of service which they provide to a number of different sectors.

They are currently seeking a Buying Coordinator to join their team.The successful Buying Coordinator will support the purchasing function of the business by supporting product sourcing, data management, and supplier administration to ensure availability, value, and compliance across our product range to help continue to deliver the best service to their customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Buying Coordinator to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Buying Manager in sourcing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier data on internal systems.
• Track orders, deliveries, and stock levels to ensure continuity of supply.
• Prepare reports on pricing, product performance, and supplier performance.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, and Operations to deliver on business needs.
• Support the implementation of promotions, product launches, and seasonal ranges.

The Ideal Buying CoordinatorCandidate:

• Knowledge of the foodservice or wholesale industry is an advantage, but not essential.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong in communication and relationship building.
• Confident with numbers and IT systems (Excel and ERP experience desirable).
• Commercially aware, ideally with some experience in buying or supply chain.
• Able to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [e-mail]