Careers at Savona – Supply Chain

Purchasing and Supply Chain teams are based in our Kidlington depot. This is a core part of our business, responsible for stock, ordering and liaising with both suppliers and internal teams on a daily basis to provide a smooth service to our customers.

Trainee Assistant Buyer

Based:                                                  Kidlington, Oxford

Accountable to:                                Head of Purchasing

Job Type:                                             Full time

Contract:                                             Permanent

Salary:                                                  £21,500 rising to £23,000 after completion of Training

About Savona

Savona services over 20 counties across the South East, South West and Central England, delivering in our fleet of 50+ multi-temperature vehicles to the hospitality, education, care, contract catering and leisure sectors. We are a modern brand, on a mission to provide excellent customer service with the values we hold dear. Employing around 190 staff, we have three locations: Kidlington in Oxford, Hackney in London and Ilfracombe in Devon.

The Role

A new role has been created reporting to and working closely with the Category Buyers and Purchasing team. It is an entry level position in the team with an initial focus on providing administrative support to the Buying team whilst managing a portfolio of Suppliers. The role will involve liaising between the different depots and ensuring we have the right products at the right time, ensuring product stock levels are kept in line with customer demand. In time, and after completion of training, the successful post holder will become an Assistant Buyer.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day stock and order requirements for your suppliers
• Ensuring product availability is in line with customer demand
• Identifying and resolving potential issues and opportunities
• Reviewing daily stock availability reports
• Maintaining product pricing
• Sourcing new products
• Ad-hoc tasks as required

Person Specification

• Self-motivated and forward thinking
• Positive and Can do attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Able to work in a fast paced and evolving environment
• Can clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Personable and approachable
• Great attention to detail
• Able to analyse and interpret data
• Fluid in written and spoken English

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
–      English and Maths GCSE

• Demonstrable evidence of a good level of Microsoft Excel ability
• Ability to quickly pick up and understand new systems

Employee Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Free fruit to ensure you maintain your five a day

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please call 01865 852010 to speak to Gill Parks, HR Manager.

We’re a modern brand…

…On a mission to provide excellent customer experience with the values we hold dear.

• We care passionately about quality of service, our staff and our partners
• We’re independent, and not afraid to do things differently
• We believe in an honest price-value relationship
• We love our environment, and set ourselves high sustainability targets