Junior Buyer (Maternity Cover) at Freddies Flowers, Derby, United Kingdom

In this maternity cover role, you will join the buying team at Freddie’s Flowers to procure flowers and supporting products timely and in line with forecasts, ensuring quality, minimal waste, and effective supplier coordination while collaborating closely with warehouse operations in a vibrant, expanding floral subscription business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high engagement and drive within the team
• Optimize purchase order quantities to reduce waste
• Track open purchase orders for on-time delivery, resolving issues and communicating proactively
• Adjust orders based on inventory and scheduling changes
• Calculate stock levels considering forecasts, demand fluctuations, and lead times
• Oversee warehouse shelf life and out-of-life performance metrics
• Facilitate clear communication with suppliers and operations for stock planning
• Manage material transitions during product changes
• Handle fust management with suppliers
• Document all processes for thorough analysis
• Lead improvements in fulfillment operations
• Complete all required process documentation on schedule, including fulfillment, flower costs, and fust
• Provide documented comparisons of planned versus actual supplier and inbound activities
• Deliver supplier performance data
• Report variances and optimize ordering to minimize waste
• Enhance stock control and inter-team communication between buying and warehouse
• Proactively address potential issues

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in FMCG, flowers, or fresh produce
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Superior communication abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Analytical and systematic task management
• Proficiency in following and developing streamlined processes
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Quick issue anticipation and response
• Skill in conducting investigations and proposing error-prevention enhancements

Benefits And Growth

• Option to purchase additional holiday days
• Discounted flowers for friends and family
• Work-from-home flexibility where feasible
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cash plan through Medicash
• Health and wellbeing sessions via The Mind Clinic
• Team socials and events