Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in Loughton, Ess (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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4d
Buying Admin Assistant - Home
The White Company —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Work from home
- Employee discount
4d
Part-Time Technical Procurement & Engineering Assistant (Temporary Contract)
Universal Industries Ltd —Old Street
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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16h
Purchasing Assistant
Design 911 —Hutton
- £28,089.10 - £33,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
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14h
Assistant Buyer
A1 EQUIPMENT (UK) LIMITED —Hemel Hempstead
- £33,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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7d
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
Craster —London
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Organisational skills
11d
Procurement Assistant
Apollo —London
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Homeware
Urban Outfitters —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Purchasing Assistant
Maybourne —West London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Purchasing Assistant
Maybourne Hotel Group —West London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Assistant Buyer - Bed & Bath
The White Company —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Work from home
- Employee discount
15h
Buying Administration Assistant
Warner Bros. Discovery —Leavesden Green
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Office experience
5h
IT SUPPORT & PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT - STUDIOCANAL
Canal Plus —London
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- IT
Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant, Wholesale
Urban Outfitters —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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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Buying Assistant (NEXT Wholly Owned Brands)
NEXT —London
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Buyers Admin Assistant
River Island —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Buyers Admin Assistant
Mountain Warehouse —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
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Senior Assistant Buyer
Oner Active —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Trainee Buyer / Admin Assistant
Kustom Clothing Ltd —Hitchin
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
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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
4 days ago

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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