Buying Assistant (12 months Maternity Cover) Malton Monday to Friday Salary up to £30,000 Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Buying Assistant to manage the day-to-day purchasing of factory materials, joining our small team in Malton, North Yorkshire. Our Buying Assistant will work within a team of three colleagues, planning, ordering and making sure the factory is supplied on time and in full. We pride ourselves on securing great products for our customers and negotiating the best deals with suppliers. We work with the very best local producers but also find products from around the world to meet constantly changing requirements. Applicants will have a proven track record as an Administrator, preferably working in a similar environment. As our new Buyer, you will be required to: Place orders to ensure the factory never runs out of stock, while at the same time minimising stock holding Forecast levels of demand for services and products Monitor the ongoing quality of service and manage intake volumes Have a basic understanding of financial issues and purchasing needs in accordance with the budget Maintain and update a variety of files, ensuring accuracy of data Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams, including supply chain, planning, marketing, IT, ops, sales and accounts Produce basic reports and statistics on material usage and stock holding Skills and experience required: Experience in administration, preferably within purchasing function, but not essential Good business acumen Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word Good standard of written English Data analysis skills Query Resolution experience What we can offer you: Salary up to £28,000 - £30,000 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 extra days Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm - 1 hour unpaid break Access to GroceryAid, providing emotional, practical and financial support Benefits and recognition hub, including amazing colleague discounts