At a Glance
- Tasks: Support purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships to drive business growth.
- Company: A1 Equipment, a leading supplier of commercial kitchen and catering equipment.
- Benefits: Enjoy free parking, team lunches, hybrid working, and a casual dress code.
- Other info: Permanent, full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a motivated team and make an impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 37000 £ per year.
A1 Equipment is a well-established company specialising in commercial kitchen and catering equipment and supplies. We offer a wide range of brands and product categories, serving customers from independent restaurants to large stadiums and national chains. We’re a motivated, fast-paced team focused on success, and we’re looking for an Assistant Buyer to join us. If you’re ambitious, relationship-driven, and ready to grow with a thriving business, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Buyer, you’d play a key role in shaping our product range and ensuring smooth, cost-effective supply chain operations. You’ll be supporting our team in sourcing, forecasting, supplier management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to push our business' growth.
Key Responsibilities- Support purchasing activities from aiding in accurate forecasting and placing purchase orders to upkeeping our inventory management system.
- Track supplier production timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
- Assist in product and brand control, including packaging requirements, product descriptions, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain clear, accurate records of orders, production progress, and supplier performance.
- Generate and analyse reports to support data-informed decisions and guide the purchasing team's strategies.
- Source new products and help identify potential suppliers to diversify and expand our offerings.
- Monitor supplier quality control to uphold our high product standards.
- Meet company buying targets through strategic procurement and supplier negotiations.
- Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Highly organised, with excellent planning and multitasking abilities.
- Analytical and process-oriented thinker with strong numerical skills.
- A problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively.
- Previous experience in procurement or purchasing roles is preferred, knowledge of the buying process is a must!
- Prior experience sourcing consumer goods directly from Asia.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or ordering software.
- Free On-site Parking.
- Company Events & Parties.
- Complimentary Team Lunch every 6 weeks.
- Hybrid Working - WFH 1 day a week.
- 3:30pm Friday Finishes.
- Throughout the year Fruit provided & fully stocked soft drinks fridge.
- Employee Discount.
- Casual Dress.
- Company Pension.
Permanent / Full-Time Role
Salary £33,000 - £37,000 per year, depending on experience.
Job location: HP2 7DU, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Assistant Buyer employer: A1 Equipment LTD
A1 Equipment is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work environment in Hemel Hempstead. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development alongside a range of benefits including hybrid working, complimentary team lunches, and a casual dress code. Join our motivated team and be part of a thriving business where your contributions directly impact our success.
