Buying Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Buying Assistant (Commercial Team)
£23,000 starting salary, 6 weeks annual leave, 15% staff discount and plenty of room for growth!
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30 – 5.30), office-based role in Yardley, Birmingham
Are you detail-oriented, organised, and have a knack for numbers and deadlines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Farmfoods, a leading independent retailer in the frozen food sector, is on the hunt for a full-time Buying Assistant to support our dynamic commercial team. Our family business, known for its exceptional quality and unbeatable value, operates 340+ shops across the UK and a central commercial office in Birmingham.
Supporting our commercial team, the role will involve; product range reviews and tracking data • Price comparisons • Developing pricing and promotional plans • Placing orders • Various administration tasks including; setting up new lines, stock transfers & handling incoming calls.
Our ideal candidate can effectively use Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, alongside our in-house software (don't worry, we'll train you!). You'll have solid GCSEs (or equivalent) with at least a B in English and Maths. A degree is a bonus, but not required. Some retail experience is a plus.
Above all, you'll embody Farmfoods values: Hard Work, Trust, Respect, and a Positive Attitude. If you've got the "can do" attitude, we've got an opportunity for you to shine.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Buying Assistant roles across Farmfoods's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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