Procurement Assistant

DarcyBrook are working with a dynamic and prestigious retailer based in the heart of Central London. They pride themselves on a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strategic sourcing is at the core of their success.

Role Overview:

They are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to support their central Procurement operations. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our sourcing processes run smoothly, cost-effectively, and on schedule. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to make a tangible impact within a thriving Retail/FMCG business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing Support: Assist the procurement team in the end-to-end administration of RFIs (Requests for Information), RFQs (Requests for Quotation), and RFPs (Requests for Proposal).

Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilise advanced Excel skills to manipulate large datasets, track supplier performance, analyse cost variations, and forecast procurement needs.

Vendor Management: Help maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with domestic and international suppliers, acting as a point of contact for daily queries.

Purchase Order Management: Accurately raise, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the internal ERP system, ensuring timely delivery of goods to our distribution centres.

Market Research: Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify new supply opportunities, track commodity price fluctuations, and stay ahead of retail supply chain trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure strong stakeholder relationships

Compliance & Administration: Ensure all supplier contracts, compliance documents, and SLAs are kept up-to-date and meticulously filed.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Demonstrable experience working within a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role—preferably within the retail, FMCG, or fashion sectors.

Tendering Knowledge: Proven hands-on experience assisting with RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes is essential.

Analytical Prowess: A highly analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable commercial insights.

Technical Skills: Excellent, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (must be highly proficient with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and complex formulas).

Attention to Detail: Pinpoint accuracy and an eagle eye for detail, especially when reviewing contracts, pricing structures, and invoices.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate with suppliers and present data to internal stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Generous staff discount across all our retail brands.

Competitive Pensions Scheme 

Hybrid working

Excellent career progression and continuous training opportunities.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed