Buyer - Packaging
Telford
Salary - Competitive
Full Time - Permanent
Our client manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.
As a global leader in their field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.
The Role
The buyer will be responsible for all aspects of purchasing for the company under the guidance of the purchasing manager. It will be the buyer’s responsibility to purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support the procurement of production & non-production materials and services.
* Demand analysis, purchase order generation and expedition.
* Track inventory, maintaining target stock levels in line with company objectives and maintain accurate data.
* Supplier liaison and management, maintaining clear and timely lines of communication.
* Support tender processes by gathering data, collating quotations, and arranging sample trials were applicable.
* Contract negotiation.
* New supplier assessment & set up.
* Assist with the development and implementation of a process to evaluate and report on supplier performance.
* Support cost savings initiatives.
About You
Essential experience for the role is:
* Experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain
* Intermediate level Microsoft Office Applications
The ideal candidate will also have:
* Experience of a fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG environment
* CIPS qualified (or working towards)
Our client is looking for someone who has:
* Ability to work in a fast- paced environment to tight deadlines
* Excellent teamwork
* Ability to communicate in all formats and at all levels with colleagues, managers and external organisations
* Organisational skills to prioritise effectively
* Dedication
* Enthusiastic, driven and self-motivated
Benefits Offered:
* 25 days annual leave, plus extra day for birthday
* Employer pension contribution
* Cash plan and discount benefit scheme
* Annual bonus based on performance
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.