Assistant Buyer: Level 5 Purchasing and Procurement

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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• Online support
• No hidden fees

If you’re aiming to sharpen your purchasing knowledge and understand how organisations source goods efficiently, our Assistant Buyer course is structured to suit your pace and focus. The role of an assistant buyer plays a key part in helping businesses make informed decisions, manage supplier relationships, and monitor purchasing performance. This Level 5 course unpacks the essential knowledge needed to operate effectively in modern procurement, from identifying cost-saving opportunities to understanding inventory flow, forecasting, and supplier negotiation.

Developed with industry relevance in mind, this assistant buyer training covers procurement policy, ethical sourcing, purchasing strategy, and supply chain principles. It takes a grounded, logical approach—no fluff, just straight-to-the-point, applicable content tailored for today’s marketplace. Whether you're new to procurement or supporting buying functions already, this course boosts your capabilities in spotting value, streamlining ordering processes, and contributing to smarter, budget-conscious operations. Every module centres around developing your confidence in the assistant buyer role with a strategic mindset and strong attention to detail.

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Learning Outcomes

• Learn key procurement stages from sourcing to final supplier selection.
• Understand purchasing terminology and core supply chain components.
• Manage vendor data and purchasing documentation efficiently and accurately.
• Analyse purchasing reports and identify purchasing process inefficiencies.
• Improve supplier communication while maintaining cost-effectiveness standards.

Who is this course for?

• New professionals seeking a structured assistant buyer foundation.
• Office staff looking to upskill in purchasing operations.
• Retail professionals involved in stock sourcing and pricing.
• Administrative workers supporting procurement or inventory teams.
• Graduates entering commercial, supply, or retail industries.

Career Path

• Assistant Buyer – Average salary: £24,000 per year
• Procurement Administrator – Average salary: £26,000 per year
• Supply Chain Coordinator – Average salary: £28,000 per year
• Buying Assistant – Average salary: £25,000 per year
• Purchasing Officer – Average salary: £30,000 per year
• Procurement Analyst – Average salary: £35,000 per year