Fashion Buyer à Colombie

Job Title: Graduate Procurement Assistant

Location: West Sussex

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 + Benefits

Setup: Fully On-site (5 days per week), 7:30am – 4:00pm

Vertical has partnered with a leading FMCG business in the food sector that is recruiting for a Graduate Procurement Assistant to support their expanding procurement and sourcing function. This role offers an excellent entry point into a fast-paced FMCG environment, giving you hands‑on exposure across procurement, supplier sourcing, and supply chain operations.

As a key member of the team, you’ll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and logistics partners to ensure the smooth delivery of the overall procurement and sourcing process. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long‑term career in procurement with clear development and progression.

Purchase Order Management

• Raise and amend purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Administer and track loading advices, ensuring all procurement information is current and correct.

Supplier & Logistics Coordination

• Monitor daily and weekly inbound arrivals.
• Communicate any variances or risks to procurement, supply chain and internal teams.

Import Documentation

• Gather, verify and challenge import documentation to ensure compliance.
• Take part in training to broaden your expertise in procurement, sourcing and import processes.

Supplier Sourcing & Approval

• Support supplier sourcing activities and assist with supplier approval workflows.
• Work with Technical, Quality and Finance teams to maintain accurate supplier records.

Supplier Performance Reporting

• Maintain weekly supplier performance reports and support monthly procurement reviews.

Inventory & Sample Management

• Track stock levels and highlight shortages or surpluses.
• Coordinate sample requests to support sourcing and NPD activity.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive problem‑solver with great attention to detail.
• Interest in procurement, sourcing or supply chain operations.
• Experience with SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
• Comfortable managing documentation and dealing with multiple stakeholders.