About Us
Established in 2015 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, England, we are one of the UK's top Amazon sellers, trusted by leading global brands and licensing partners. Specialising in licensed products from iconic brands including Marvel, Disney, Pokémon, Harry Potter, football clubs, KPop Demon Hunters, Minecraft and more, we serve millions of customers worldwide.
Scaling beyond Amazon, our omnichannel strategy spans TikTok Shop, SHEIN, Temu, Debenhams and major marketplaces across Europe, North America, Mexico, and the UAE.
- Location: Office-based, in Milton Keynes
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Role Overview
We are looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join our ecommerce buying team, supporting purchasing decisions across multiple channels, including Amazon and other ecommerce platforms. This role focuses on analysis, reporting, and performance review, working closely with buyers, logistics, and operations teams to provide visibility, identify risks, and improve purchasing and supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
Buying Team Support & Analysis
- Partner with buyers to review purchasing performance, supplier activity, and PO status
- Analyse stock levels, sell-through, lead times, and reorder cycles to support buying decisions
- Identify risks such as potential stock-outs, overbuying, or delayed purchase orders
PO & Critical Path Visibility
- Review and track purchase order data across the critical path, from supplier confirmation through delivery
- Analyse delays, variances, and recurring issues across suppliers and logistics partners
- Provide insights and recommendations to buyers and stakeholders (without owning day-to-day PO execution)
Reporting & Insights
- Create and maintain purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance reports
- Analyse trends and highlight pain points across buying, logistics, & fulfilment
- Turn data into clear, actionable insights to support planning and decision-making
Operational Excellence
- Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities within purchasing and supply chain workflows
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance tracking
- Help define, track, and improve KPIs related to purchasing and inventory health
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in purchasing analysis, supply chain analytics, buying support, or ecommerce operations
- Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier lead times, and inventory fundamentals
- Experience working in ecommerce or retail environments (Amazon and multi-channel experience preferred)
- Strong analytical skills using Excel or Google Sheets (advanced level preferred)
- Ability to communicate insights clearly to buyers and cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting buyers in fast-paced ecommerce environments
- Familiarity with
- FBA, 3PLs, freight, or warehouse operations
- Experience with dashboards or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
- Understanding of operational excellence or continuous improvement practices
What Success Looks Like
- Buyers have clear visibility into PO status, risks, and performance
- Purchasing decisions are supported by accurate, timely analysis
- Reduced stock-outs, overbuying, and supply chain surprises
- Continuous improvements in purchasing efficiency driven by data
Benefits
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Regular social events including summer & end of year parties.
- Spontaneous employee well-being treats
- An Amazon Birthday voucher
- Vouchers at Christmas to shop with F&F
- Staff Purchases
- NEST Pension
- Private medical insurance with Vitality health with various benefits including discounts on a gym membership.
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited or speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any such submissions will not give rise to a fee or commission if the candidate is subsequently hired via direct application or an instructed recruitment partner.
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Procurement Analyst in Milton Keynes employer: F&F Stores Ltd
F&F Stores Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the fast-paced e-commerce landscape of Milton Keynes. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values hands-on leadership and expertise in the Amazon marketplace. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives profitability but also prioritises customer experience and operational excellence across multiple regions.
