FMCG Purchasing Assistant

Parna Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG distributor in Birmingham is seeking a Buying Assistant to support procurement and sales. This office-based role involves product ordering, supplier communication, and data management using Excel. No prior buying experience is necessary; full training will be provided. If you have strong admin skills and a proactive attitude, this could be a great opportunity to enter the FMCG sector. Apply now to take your next step into the world of buying!

Benefits

Full training and hands-on support

Friendly fast-paced office

Central location with great transport links

Clear opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in an admin support or client-facing role.
• Strong Excel skills with spreadsheets, formulas, and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team with product ordering, tracking and admin.
• Liaise daily with suppliers for lead times, deliveries and pricing.
• Communicate with clients on product availability and delivery timelines.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Positive proactive attitude

Job description

Job Opportunity: Buying Assistant FMCG

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

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

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!)

Whats 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!