Assistant Buyer

Gousto • England, UK • 5d ago

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook, and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team—and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values—Dream, Deliver, and Care—show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Buyer

Location: Claylake, Spalding, Hybrid (1 day per week in office)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Core Responsibilities

Support Lead Category and Category Buyers in implementing strategic plans and buying initiatives
Gather and analyze internal and external information to support supplier negotiations
Manage specific categories, suppliers, and tenders, taking ownership of procurement processes
Use your analytical skills to model data and assess impacts on cost, quality, and supply chain
Assist cross-functional teams in the tender process to ensure all legal and Food Technical approvals are met
Review supplier data on a weekly basis, ensuring corrective actions and supplier improvement plans align with SLAs
Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain ingredient availability and optimize quality
Assist recipe developers in sourcing new ingredients and collaborate with finance to resolve invoice queries
Contribute to reducing customer OTIF (On Time In Full) by analyzing data and supporting cross-functional solutions
Update supplier forecasts, analyze contract uptake, and communicate any issues to relevant teams
Confidently communicate and negotiate with suppliers, maintaining effective and professional relationships

Qualifications

Who You Are

Knowledgeable in food manufacturing and/or fresh produce
Experienced in procurement, planning, or sales within a commercial environment
Commercially minded with strong numeracy and data analysis skills (advanced Excel skills, e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
Skilled in communication and relationship-building, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder management
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Quality-obsessed with a keen eye for detail

Additional Information

Equal Opportunities

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner!

Whether it is creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto.
We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

If you like what you’ve read about Gousto and want to find out more, please click **I’m interested** below to apply!