Buying Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Buying & Supply Chain Coordinator to join a fast-growing business within the Health & Beauty sector, supporting multiple brands in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across purchasing, supplier management, stock control, and new product development support. You’ll help maintain 100% stock availability within budgeted levels, manage production schedules, and coordinate closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity offering real exposure across buying, supply chain, and NPD — ideal for someone looking to accelerate their career within FMCG.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining production schedules and ERP data

• Managing supplier communication and delivery timelines

• Coordinating purchase orders and shipments

• Supporting sample approvals and product launches

• Monitoring critical paths to ensure projects are delivered OTIF

• Conducting market and competitor research to support new product ideas

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

You’ll be highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-moving commercial environment.

We’re Looking For:

• 1+ year’s experience in buying, supply chain or a similar role

• Strong understanding of purchasing and inventory management

• ERP experience (NetSuite advantageous)

• Confident communicator with strong coordination skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office

• A genuine interest in the Health & Beauty / personal care market

FMCG experience is beneficial but not essential.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a growing, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple brands in the Health & Beauty sector. With an ambitious growth trajectory and collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you can make a visible impact and develop quickly.

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