Assistant Buyer

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Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Flintshire. The role involves liaising with suppliers, managing orders, and supporting procurement tasks. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs and good Microsoft Office skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for career growth in procurement.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office to intermediate level.
• Demonstratable ability to learn quickly on-the-job.
• Driven to develop own knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers to place orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain purchase requisitions and orders in the system.
• Streamline purchasing processes for maximum economic benefit.
• Inform departments about changes in materials and supply situations.
• Support finance with outstanding invoices.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-management of time

Education

5 GCSE grades 4 Standard Pass and above

Job description

Assistant Buyer–Competitive Salary- Flintshire/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you confident working with numbers and looking to develop a procurement career in a supportive, well-structured environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

At MM Packaging UK Ltd, we take pride in delivering high-quality packaging solutions to our customers. We are now seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team and help ensure our materials are purchased efficiently, cost-effectively and on time.

You will work closely with the Purchasing Manager and the wider team to manage the flow of materials into the business. From liaising with suppliers to keeping our systems accurate, you will play an essential part in keeping production running smoothly. This role offers a blend of supplier contact, data management and interdepartmental communication.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your procurement career, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with suppliers to place orders, ensuring competitive prices and timely delivery to adhere to set budgets.
• Maintaining list of Purchase requisitions and purchase orders in the system to ensure all open orders are up to date with correct confirmation dates.
• Streamline and consolidate the purchasing process to achieve maximum economic benefit.
• Managing supplier stock sheets.
• Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.
• Supporting the finance function with outstanding invoices, ensuring timely order input and receipt to maintain supplier payments.
• Involvement in any other tasks as reasonably defined by the business.
• Supporting relevant areas with administrative tasks as required.

The Company

MM Packaging is a market leading manufacturer of innovative fibre-based packaging solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging products to our clients. Our team is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

The Person

• 5 GCSE grades 4 Standard Pass and above
• Microsoft Office to intermediate level (Excel, Word, Outlook preferred)
• Excellent self-management of time
• Demonstratable ability to learn quickly on-the-job
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Driven to develop own knowledge