Purchasing Assistant in London

Purchasing Assistants

Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd is a purveyor and distributor of fine food from around the world – we source the highest quality products we can find, from truffles to caviar, wagyu to chocolate, plus many more delicacies. Through close partnerships with our suppliers, we deliver the highest quality of fresh and frozen products to the finest restaurants, hotels and retailers in the UK.

Our team are dedicated to developing opportunities and delivering quality – both in the representation of our brands and delivering the best service to our customers. 

Role

As a Purchasing Assistant within the Purchasing and Supply Chain team, you will support the team of buyers by preparing Purchase Orders using forecasting techniques, maintaining the products database, preparing reports and develop analysis tools, preparing NPD meetings, reconciling invoices, investigating stock discrepancies and any ad hoc tasks as per business requirement. The successful candidate will have strong understanding of buying process circle and be a keen food lover. Good knowledge of MS package is compulsory, understanding of ERP and WMS systems is a strong advantage.  

This role is full time (5 days a week, 8am – 5pm). 

·   Prepare Purchase order on behalf of respective category buyer.

·   Ensure a high standard of data integrity and accuracy within the ERP system.

·   Support Buyer into managing supplier price files calculating landed cost prices, product margins and general sales prices.

·   Prepare periodic cost price update

·   Liaise with warehouse team to investigate stock discrepancies

·   Reconcile invoices against goods receipts

·   Any other Ad Hoc task as per business requirement

Requirements

·   Experience in a FMCG supply chain / purchasing role an advantage

·   Organised with an excellent eye for detail, proven ability to handle large amounts of data to translate in to clear, specific instructions and targets

·   Excellent communication skills

·   A dynamic individual with experience in dealing with multiple suppliers

·   Able to build strong relationships, both externally and internally

·   Demonstrate perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals

·   Strong IT skills with experience using Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems

Benefits: 

• Birthday additional holiday 
• Company pension 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee discounts 
• Health & wellbeing programme 

To be considered, candidates must be willing to travel to Park Royal.



If you're interested, please send over your CV for review.