Assistant Buyer

PAssistant Buyer

Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £32,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am 4:45pm

Are you an organised and commercially minded procurement professional looking to join a well-established business with exciting growth plans?

Our client is a long-standing, family-owned organisation with an excellent reputation within their specialist sector. Operating within a close-knit and supportive team environment, they are now looking to recruit a Procurement Coordinator to support their growing operations and supply chain activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who enjoys managing supplier relationships, coordinating stock and logistics, and ensuring smooth end-to-end processes from purchasing through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key accounts
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and product availability with suppliers
• Monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure business and customer demands are met
• Coordinate import and export documentation and processes
• Assist with logistics administration, shipping schedules, and delivery coordination
• Ensure quality certificates and compliance documentation are completed accurately
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements across purchasing activities
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth operational flow
• Track orders and proactively resolve any supply chain or delivery issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information
• Provide end-to-end administrative support across procurement and supply chain functions

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain administration
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience with in food, seed, produce, or a similar supply-based industry would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and logistics administration
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internal systems/ERP platforms
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

What s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
• Supportive and close-knit team environment
• Long-term career prospects within a reputable organisation
• Stable Monday to Friday working hours
• Competitive salary package up to £32,000

If you are an experienced procurement or purchasing professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business and play a pivotal role in its future success, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Interaction Recruitment for more information on (phone number removed).