I am proud to be partnered with this growing FMCG organisation who are expanding YOY.
It's a fast-paced, high-growth brand environment-so we're looking for someone who thrives under pressure, has a keen eye for detail, and is passionate about building a long-term career, not just landing a job!
We're seeking a proactive and organised Buyer to join our London-based team. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring smooth purchasing and supply of components, packaging, and finished goods across our global supplier base.
This position is based in Central London with 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home, based on a 40hr week.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to provide hands-on procurement and purchasing support to the Operations and Supply Chain team, ensuring all goods and services are sourced and ordered efficiently and in line with business needs. You will be responsible for raising and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting the wider team with procurement admin and systems management.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations
* Raise and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in the ERP system
* Liaise directly with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery timelines, and documentation
* Ensure POs are aligned with demand plans and inventory needs
* Monitor open orders and follow up to ensure on-time delivery
* Assist in the management of supplier master data and price lists
* Track and report on order status, lead times, and procurement KPIs
Supplier Coordination
* Build and maintain good working relationships with key suppliers
* Support the onboarding of new suppliers with documentation, compliance, and setup
* Escalate any supply risks or delays to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
Process & Systems Support
* Ensure purchasing activity is recorded accurately in the ERP system
* Assist with invoice matching and resolving purchase discrepancies
* Support procurement reporting and spend analysis
* Contribute to improving procurement processes and efficiencies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with the Head of Procurement & Planning, & Demand Planner, Logistics, and NPD teams to ensure supply chain alignment
* Provide procurement support for new product launches and supplier transitions
* Support sustainability and ethical sourcing goals by ensuring supplier compliance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Experience
Essential:
* 2+ years in a procurement or buying support role, ideally in FMCG or beauty
* Comfortable working in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
* Experience with purchase order creation and supplier communications
Desirable:
* Experience in a global supply chain environment
* Previous exposure to working with 3rd party manufacturers and component suppliers
* Interest in sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
Skills
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
* Clear and professional written and verbal communication
* Team-oriented with a proactive and positive mindset
* Strong Excel and reporting skills
Key Interfaces
* Operations & Logistics Team
* Demand Planning
* NPD Team
* Commercial and Finance Teams
* External Suppliers and Manufacturers
If you're passionate about supply chain, organised by nature, and excited about joining a mission-driven sustainable FMCG business, then we'd love to hear from you!
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