Job Opportunity: Buying Assistant – FMCG Location: Birmingham City Centre (Office-based, 5 days per week) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary : £25000 - £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!