ERP Purchasing Assistant - Food Service & Inventory

Gate Gourmet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Full training provided

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage daily orders from the ERP system and internal inputs for multiple units. You will place orders with suppliers, monitor stock, and ensure accuracy in the ERP data to support KPIs and compliance.

Role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining integrity and initiative. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent is required.
• Food safety and/or sanitation certification is preferred.
• Experience with purchasing and ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review ERP/purchasing information to place daily orders with GG suppliers.
• Coordinate short-term material planning and stock levels.
• Maintain ERP data and KPI reports; communicate shortages to suppliers.
• Collaborate with Warehouse to monitor stock and days on hand.
• Ensure compliance with finance regulations, audit criteria, and HACCP.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Initiative

Integrity

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Food safety/sanitation certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

GG ERP (SACS)

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to manage daily orders from the ERP system and internal inputs for multiple units. You will place orders with suppliers, monitor stock, and ensure accuracy in the ERP data to support KPIs and compliance.

Role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining integrity and initiative. UK right to work is required.