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Trainee Buyer

Overview

Salary £20,800 - £26,520/annum + Benefits

Job Location Avonmouth

Job Type Permanent

Posted 05 March 2026


Are you someone looking to start their career in the food and beverage industry as a trainee buyer with a market-leading ship supply company, where you will be given in-house/on-the-job training?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join an Avonmouth company who supply food and beverage to ships around the UK.

About the Role:

  • Processing of customer’s quotes and orders
  • Daily ordering with suppliers
  • Close liaison with warehouse and logistics dept. to ensure orders are completed and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Issuing of delivery notes and invoices for deliveries
  • Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers
  • Maintaining and building supplier and client relationships

The Person:

  • Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good organisation skills
  • Outlook, excel and word literate

Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to Work scheme 

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Starting Salary: £20,800 to £26,520 - p.a.

How to Apply

Please apply using the link provided and our client will be in direct contact.

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