We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Procurement Assistant to play a key role in supporting the selection, sourcing, and management of products that drive sales and reflect our brand values.
What you'll get...
1. Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
2. Free onsite parking
3. 20% colleague discount
4. Health & dental cash plans
5. 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Life insurance & NEST pension
8. Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
9. Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
10. Training & development opportunities
What to expect...
11. Support with planning, sourcing, and purchasing products.
12. Negotiate cost prices/added value, and lead times with suppliers.
13. Ensure smooth transition of any changes and gather feedback.
14. Review supplier performance and assist in managing quality issues, returns, and discrepancies.
15. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
What we're looking for...
16. Previous buying experience - desirable.
17. Retail or hospitality experience - desirable.
18. Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships - essential.
19. Excellent organisational skills and confident managing high-volume workload to tight deadlines - essential.
20. IT literate, particularly in Excel - essential.
About us...
We’re an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We’re owned by our ,+ members, have over 4, colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.