Food Buyers Admin Assistant (FTC) - Cotswolds

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyers Admin Assistant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an entry-level position ideal for someone looking to start their career in the buying sector. While prior experience in food buying is not essential, it is considered desirable.

As a Buyers Admin Assistant, you will support the buying team with administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department. You will work closely with suppliers, assist with order management, and help maintain accurate records and data.

Salary: £28,000

Hours: Full-time – 40 hours

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the buying team, including managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and handling general inquiries.
• Assist with raising purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring that all documentation is up to date and accurate.
• Accurately input and maintain product and supplier data within internal systems. Generate reports and assist in analyzing data to support buying decisions.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, and resolve any delivery or invoice issues.
• Help monitor stock levels and assist in managing inventory, ensuring timely reorders and minimal disruptions.
• Organize and manage product samples, ensuring they are received, logged, and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with gathering market insights, competitor analysis, and product research to support the buying team in decision-making.
• Support the team with additional tasks as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the department.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in food buying or the retail sector is advantageous but not essential.
• An interest in the food industry and a desire to develop a career in buying.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.