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Buying Administrator
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.24 - 13.24 / Day
Job Type:
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role Purpose
You’ll support the smooth flow of goods across three sites, helping us achieve strong supplier service levels and efficient stockholding.
What You’ll Be Doing
Make sure stock is available and supply runs smoothly across all depots.
Plan and forecast stock levels for 550–1,500 products in your category.
Build and maintain good working relationships with 80+ suppliers.
Review data and trends to help predict future demand.
Keep inventory at the right level to meet targets and avoid excess stock.
Highlight any stock issues and work with sales/commercial teams to resolve them.
Ensure products are ordered and delivered to the correct depot on time.
Support buying decisions that help improve category margins.
Track supplier performance and raise any risks or delays early.
Look for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
Follow best practice in food safety, data accuracy and ESG responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong IT, numeracy and administrative skills.
* Confident communicator able to build strong internal and external relationships.
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong analytical skills and comfortable working with large datasets.
* Problem-solver who takes initiative and follows process.
* Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable:
* Experience in supply chain, stock planning, FMCG or foodservice.
* Knowledge of forecasting techniques and inventory optimisation.
* Understanding of procurement, logistics or warehouse operations.
* Experience with supply chain systems (SAP, Oracle, JDA).
* CIPS Level 2 or similar (or working towards it).
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Staff discount on products
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Discounts across high street brands
* Personal Charity Support
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Tax-Free Childcare
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Savings Scheme
Helpful extras
* Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
* Modern office with a collaborative team culture
* Permanent, part-time role – 20 hours per week
* Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
* Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. We’re committed to reviewing every application with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
While we aim to respond personally to every application, high volumes mean this isn't always possible. You will be kept informed about the progress of your application.
Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
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