Packaging Buyer
South Wales
£28,000 - £37,000 + benefits
Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established food manufacturing business with a rare opportunity to join their procurement team. This is a great fit for someone with purchasing experience who's looking to take ownership of their own product area in a role that offers the perfect balance of pace, responsibility and long-term potential.
You'll be joining a stable, supportive supply chain team, working on-site with experienced colleagues who value collaboration and attention to detail. The workload is well-paced - not overwhelming, but consistent - and the business is big on internal development, with a proven track record of promoting from within.
If you're looking for a role that will grow with you in a business that actively supports career progression, this could be a perfect next step.
This is what you'll be doing
1. Maintaining stock levels across site and external storage locations.
2. Monitoring forecasts and placing timely orders with multiple suppliers.
3. Raising purchase orders, tracking deliveries and resolving any discrepancies.
4. Liaising with suppliers to ensure delivery accuracy and continuity of supply.
5. Working cross-functionally with Production, NPD, Technical, Finance and Operations to support efficient operations.
6. Approving invoices and man...