Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in London W1a (with Salaries)

SUPPLY CHAIN BUYING ASSISTANT - MATERNITY COVER
Shake Shack —London
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Purchasing Assistant
Signature Senior Lifestyle —Beaconsfield
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
16h
Assistant Buyer- Menswear
New Look —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
1d
Buyer Admin Assistant
Lagardère Travel Retail (UK & IRE) —London
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Accounts Administrator & Purchasing Assistant
The Air Conditioning Company —London
- £27,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Outlook
Assistant Buyer - New Categories
Currys —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Buying Admin Assistant
ME+EM —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Product management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Assistant Buyer - Bed & Bath
The White Company —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Work from home
- Employee discount
14d
Product Development and Buying Assistant
Brand Addition —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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1d
IT SUPPORT & PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - STUDIOCANAL
Canal Plus —London
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Homeware
Urban Outfitters —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Wholesale
Urban Outfitters —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Assistant Buyer - Beauty
Selfridges —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Driving
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10d
Assistant Buyer - Lingerie & Swimwear
New Look —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
1d
Procurement Assistant
Tandridge District Council —Oxted
- £15,105 - £16,443 a year
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
14d
Assistant Buyer - Range Extension
Currys —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Anthropologie Senior Buying Admin Assistant
Anthropologie —London
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Merchandise Assistant (NEXT Beauty)
NEXT —London
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
Assistant Buyer Level 2 - Fragrance - 12 month FTC
The White Company —London
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Work from home
- Employee discount
8h
Merchandise Assistant (NEXT Wholly Owned Brands)
NEXT —London
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- No travel

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SUPPLY CHAIN BUYING ASSISTANT - MATERNITY COVER

Shake Shack -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £40,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Microsoft Excel
Sales
Procurement
Supply chain
Analysis skills
Food service
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Food industry
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Buying Assistant will provide administrative, analytical, and operational support across Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development activities.

The role will be responsible for maintaining inventory and purchasing systems, managing product information including allergens and nutritional data, supporting forecasting and inventory management, producing commercial reporting, and ensuring accurate product and supplier data across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, commercially aware, and numerically strong individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced food and hospitality environment.

A 9-month contract, with the option to extend by a further 3 months if required.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Systems & Administration

Maintain and manage inventory and purchasing systems, ensuring all product and supplier information is accurate and up to date.
Create and maintain product records, supplier records, pricing updates, product replacements, and menu recipes.
Manage inventory system updates, stock item maintenance, and product master data.
Create and maintain promotional and discount codes to support marketing campaigns and restaurant initiatives.
Maintain and manage supplier price files, rebate schedules, and purchasing documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to systems, reporting, and supply chain processes.

Product Information & Compliance

Create, maintain, and update allergen information and allergen matrices across all menu items and products.
Compile and maintain nutritional information for products and menus.
Liaise with suppliers to obtain product specifications, technical information, and compliance documentation.
Support Quality Assurance activities by ensuring product information remains accurate and compliant.

Forecasting & Inventory Management

Support stock forecasting and demand planning activities across the business.
Produce volume forecasts for existing restaurants, seasonal events, promotional activity, and new restaurant openings.
Work closely with the Supply Chain team to support stock continuity and supply planning.

Reporting & Commercial Analysis

Produce regular sales, purchasing, inventory, and performance reports.
Pull Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reports across restaurant sites for Finance.
Calculate and report cost impacts resulting from supplier price changes, product substitutions, menu developments, and promotional activity.
Support margin analysis and cost optimisation initiatives through detailed data analysis.
Assist with ad-hoc reporting, business analysis, and commercial projects as required.

Supplier & Operational Support

Coordinate supplier samples and collate pricing information for LTO launches.
Manage and maintain supplier food complaint records, supporting issue resolution with suppliers and operational teams.
Prepare and distribute communications relating to stock availability, new products, supply chain updates, and operational changes.
Act as a support contact for sites supply chain queries, including smallware’s orders.

Project Support

Provide administrative and analytical support on procurement, supply chain, and business improvement projects.
Assist with data gathering, reporting, and implementation of new processes and initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
Support new site openings by coordinating orders and compiling required information.

Skills and Experience

Essential

Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Commercially aware with an understanding of food costs, margins, and inventory management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to analyse, interpret, and present data effectively.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused approach.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Desirable

Experience within foodservice, hospitality, QSR, food manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
Experience using inventory management, ERP, purchasing, or supply chain systems.
Knowledge of allergen management and nutritional information processes.
Experience producing forecasting, inventory, sales, or financial reports.
Previous experience in a Buying Assistant, Supply Chain Assistant, Procurement Assistant, or similar role.
Education & Experience
Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement, Buying, Commercial, or Operational Support role.
Food industry experience is highly desirable.
FMCG experience would be advantageous.
Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Core Behaviours:

Customer First
Trust
Empowerment
Improve and Innovate
Ownership
Collaboration

Benefits:

30% Discount in Shake Shack
Vitality Health Single Cover
Healthshield Cashback Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Wagestream Financial tools
25 days holiday excluding Bank Holidays
Great culture and environment
Company bonus
Contributory Pension Plan
Long Service Award

Salary dependent on experience

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purchasing assistant jobs in london w1a

SUPPLY CHAIN BUYING ASSISTANT - MATERNITY COVER

Purchasing Assistant

Assistant Buyer- Menswear

Buyer Admin Assistant

Accounts Administrator & Purchasing Assistant

Assistant Buyer - New Categories

Buying Admin Assistant

Assistant Buyer - Bed & Bath

Product Development and Buying Assistant

IT SUPPORT & PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - STUDIOCANAL

Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Homeware

Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Wholesale

Assistant Buyer - Beauty

Assistant Buyer - Lingerie & Swimwear

Procurement Assistant

Assistant Buyer - Range Extension

Anthropologie Senior Buying Admin Assistant

Merchandise Assistant (NEXT Beauty)

Assistant Buyer Level 2 - Fragrance - 12 month FTC

Merchandise Assistant (NEXT Wholly Owned Brands)

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