Buyer

  • MET Recruitment UK Ltd
  • Kingswinford, West Midlands
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Buying Assistant

Kingswinford Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm Full-time

Looking to build a long-term career in Purchasing / Procurement?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join a fast-paced retail environment, where you ll gain hands-on experience and be supported to develop into a future buying/procurement professional.

The Role

Working closely with the buying team, you ll play a key role in supporting the management of a busy and varied product range, including:

  • Monitoring stock levels and placing orders
  • Supporting supplier coordination and third-party packing processes
  • Handling product enquiries, calls, and emails
  • Raising purchase orders and maintaining product data (SKUs)
  • Managing delivery paperwork and resolving discrepancies
  • Building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Providing day-to-day administrative support to the buying function

About You

We re less focused on experience and more interested in attitude and potential:

  • Keen to develop a career in purchasing/procurement
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with a proactive approach
  • Commercially aware with a willingness to learn
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable using Excel and general systems
  • Retail or admin experience is helpful but not essential

Why Apply?

  • Clear opportunity to grow into a Buying/Procurement role
  • Hands-on exposure to supplier management and purchasing processes
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing development
  • Varied role where no two days are the same

If you re ambitious, eager to learn, and want to build a career in procurement this is a fantastic place to start.