Job Description
Senior Purchaser / Senior Buyer - Packaging or Manufacturing\n\nLocation: Derby\n\nSalary: Dependent on Experience\n\nAbout the business:\n\nA leading print and packaging company that manufactures flexibles and sustainable solutions.\n\nOverview:\n\nResponsible 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.\n\nDuties:\n\nLiaise with internal departments to understand their specific requirements for goods and services.\nFollow 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.\nMonitor stock levels, forecasting demand, prevent both shortages and overstocking.\nKeep track of order status and delivery dates, working closely with the goods in department to agree intake dates and volumes.\nRespond to all internal and supplier queries regarding purchased goods and services.\nReconciliation of goods received notes, identify any supplier non-conformance that must be communicated to the quality and accounts departments.\nMaintain...