We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Procurement Assistant to play a key role in supporting the selection, sourcing, and management of products that drive sales and reflect our brand values.

What you'll get...

• Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office
• Free onsite parking
• 20% colleague discount
• Health & dental cash plans
• 24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance & NEST pension
• Financial wellbeing tools & share incentive scheme
• Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect...

• Support with planning, sourcing, and purchasing products.
• Negotiate cost prices/added value, and lead times with suppliers.
• Ensure smooth transition of any changes and gather feedback.
• Review supplier performance and assist in managing quality issues, returns, and discrepancies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for...

• Previous buying experience - desirable.
• Retail or hospitality experience - desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships - essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and confident managing high-volume workload to tight deadlines - essential.
• IT literate, particularly in Excel - essential.

About us...

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.