Junior Buyer/Procurement Officer UK | London

Are you a hands-on procurement professional based in the UK, looking for a role where you can help build a supply chain function from the ground up within a fast-growing international FMCG business? We are looking for a Junior Buyer / Procurement Officer on behalf of our client, the UK subsidiary of a global food brand expanding rapidly across Europe.Key ResponsibilitiesIntercompany ProcurementOwn the purchasing process for all product orders placed with the manufacturing entity overseas, in line with global supply agreements, HQ allocation decisions, and supply chain planning requirementsEnsure orders are placed accurately, on time, and within agreed commercial and operational parametersMonitor supply risks and take proactive steps to prevent order or delivery failuresPurchase Order Process and ERP AdministrationDrive the full procurement cycle from order creation through to receipt and confirmation, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in SAP at every stageIssue purchase orders, verify order details, and ensure all documentation is complete and correctMaintain a clear and reliable audit trail of procurement activityCross-Functional CoordinationAct as an independent point of contact for internal teams, including sales, logistics, and finance, providing objective updates, flagging issues, and keeping procurement activity aligned with business needsCommunicate proactively with the sales team to keep the ordering process optimised around commercial prioritiesCoordinate with logistics on import clearances and inbound shipment trackingSupply Chain Process DevelopmentSupport the setup and formalisation of SCM processes within the UK entity, in line with the existing global frameworkIdentify areas where process improvements or better documentation can reduce risk or increase efficiencyWork closely with the Supply Chain Lead, based in the Netherlands, to ensure the procurement function scales as the business growsQualifications & SkillsProfessional fluency in English, written and spoken1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a buying, procurement, or supply chain coordination role within FMCGProven working knowledge of SAP for order management and documentationComfortable working 5 days onsite in the officeStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelSolid data entry accuracy and attention to detail for managing order recordsComfortable operating independently within a small, lean team where processes are still being builtConfident communicator able to coordinate across sales, finance, and logistics on your own initiativeFamiliarity with intercompany or international supply chain processes, including import clearances and direct-from-manufacturer flows, is an advantagePrior experience in an overseas subsidiary reporting into a head office in a different country is a meaningful advantageWhat We OfferSalary range of GBP 33,000 to GBP 41,000 gross per year, depending on experience25 days of annual leave per year, in addition to UK bank holidaysPension plan with 5% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contributionMonthly wellbeing allowance of GBP 50 toward fitness, sport, or yogaLife insuranceCompany phone and laptopFully office-based role, 5 days per week, at the Wimbledon office. Core hours run from an 08:00 to 08:30 start through to around 17:30Permanent contract directly with the client, following a 3-month probationary periodNewly created role within a UK entity that is being built from the start, with direct visibility to senior leadership and genuine ownership of how the procurement function takes shapeGrowth opportunities as the team and business needs expandInternational, collaborative working environment across the UK and the NetherlandsInterested? Feel free to apply!Please note that we can only consider applicants who are currently based in the United Kingdom and who will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.