General Information
Job ID
ATR47575
Posting Job Title
Purchasing Administrator
Locations
Newcastle UK
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
14-Aug-2025
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
* To raise purchase orders and communicate demand to suppliers, ensuring the goods are delivered within the agreed lead times
* Dealing with invoice queries and discussing with suppliers and internal stakeholders to avoid reoccurring issues
* Develop and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues across all departments to improve the flow of communication and understanding within the business. This involves liaison with all relevant personnel in planning, production, customer services, sales and warehousing.
* Involvement in stock takes as required
* Ensure all pricing and quotations collated are concise and relevant
* Reporting - Generating, maintaining and issuing a range of reports on stock, stock holdings and stock agreements and full analysis for specific customer accounts
* Attend supplier meetings where appropriate and assist with quality team for auditing supply base
* To raise quality documentation as appropriate to release to the supply base
* To drive performance improvement in purchasing function.
* To be proactive in the pursuit and participation of continuous improvement projects and operational excellence.
* To complete all necessary administrative tasks (electronic & paper)
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.