Purchaser / Buyer Admin - 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 opportun...