Senior Purchaser / Senior Buyer - Packaging or Manufacturing

Job Description:

Senior Purchaser / Senior Buyer - Packaging or Manufacturing

Location: Derby

Salary: Dependent on Experience

About the business:

A leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions.

Overview:

Responsible for purchasing goods and services to support the business to operate effectively. Focus on securing the best possible prices and quality to achieve efficiency and profitability.

Duties:

• Liaise with internal departments to understand their specific requirements for goods and services.
• Follow the approval process for purchases, ensuring that all purchase orders are raised and sent to suppliers in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock levels, forecasting demand, prevent both shortages and overstocking.
• Keep track of order status and delivery dates, working closely with the goods in department to agree intake dates and volumes.
• Respond to all internal and supplier queries regarding purchased goods and services.
• Reconciliation of goods received notes, identify any supplier non-conformance that must be communicated to the quality and accounts departments.
• Maintain an organised workflow, records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information. Prepare reports for management on spend, savings and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth operations, resolve issues, and influence future opportunities.
• Assist with month and year end stock take count and reconciliation.
• Respond to all enquires and tasks in a timely professional manner.
• Additional administrative and general office duties as requested.
• To always ensure compliance with BRC and all company policies and procedures.
• To always ensure compliance with FSC requirements all times.

Experience:

• Must have previous experience in a purchasing role
• Ideally be from a similar packaging industry but not essential
• Must be from a Manufacturing background
• Good communication, written and verbal.
• Analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation

TO APPLY please email your full CV details and portfolio to us and we will be in touch. All applications are strictly confidential and your details will not be shared with any organisation without your express permission and consent.