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

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.