Job Opportunity: Buying Assistant – FMCG
Location: Birmingham City Centre (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £ £28000
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)
What's 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