Company Overview
Coppice is a market-leading and international supplier of aluminium food packaging, renowned for innovation, quality and service. As we continue with our ambitious growth plans, we are seeking like-minded individuals to support and enhance our team on an exciting journey.
Due to recent team changes we currently have a vacancy on a 7 month fixed term contract, for a Buyer who is able to start at short notice.
Summary
We are seeking a Buyer to join our team at our head office site in Blackmill CF35. As a Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring your daily tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. You will monitor the supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks that may arise. You must evaluate customer demand and plan accordingly to meet customer required dates. You will be the point of contact for suppliers and work colleagues within all departments, over the phone and in person. You will support managers and employees through a variety of tasks. You will organise systems and update databases. You will liaise daily with suppliers, customers, sales, production and warehouse teams. You will run and update daily reports and take on any additional administration duties as required.
Responsibilities
* Daily running & updating of reports
* Updating Supplier delivery schedules
* Placing Purchase Orders with suppliers in line with MRP to meet production requirements
* Review and monitor supplier order books, updating Epicor when required
* Schedule meetings between teams, managers and departments
* Respond to any questions and requests for information
* Work alongside Managers, compiling and planning daily duties
* Liaise with sales department to determine customer requirements
* Interact with all departments within the business to investigate and resolve any issues
* Undertake any additional administration duties as required
* Ensure all systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
* Handle multiple projects
* Answer and direct calls
* Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
* Support a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency
* Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest-level ensuring adherence to required standards at all times
* Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
Experience
* Demonstrate a good sense of priorities, structure your workload effectively and deliver consistently good results
* Attention to detail across all aspects of the role
* Flexible & adaptable to the fast paced, evolving requirements of the business
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressures
* Use own initiative to work with minimal guidance
* Excellent IT Proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word) with the ability to learn and use business specific applications
Benefits
* Standard work benefits - 20 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata), auto-enrolment pension, 40 hour work week
* Ability to work independently, with the support of your team members
* Opportunity to work in a growing established business
* Opportunity for professional growth and development
If you are interested in applying, please send through your up to date CV and Cover Letter.
Direct applicants please - No Agencies
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Please confirm your potential start date
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person