Packaging Buyer Associate - FMCG Supply & Planning

Whitworths; Irthlingborough; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Family friendly benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Whitworths is seeking a procurement-focused professional to manage purchasing, materials planning and supplier performance in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will review stock data, place orders and monitor supplier commitments, while supporting improvements to records and reporting. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strong organisation and data-driven decision making.

Formación

• Experience in purchasing, materials planning or related operational roles.
• Ability to interpret stock, demand and order data and act on findings.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation to changing production needs.
• Clear communication and supplier follow-up.
• Proactive approach and willingness to develop purchasing knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Review MRP outputs and assess requirements against stock and orders.
• Manage supplier agreements, purchase orders and delivery commitments.
• Attend regular service calls and identify supply risks.
• Update records and prepare monthly reports on stock cover and supplier performance.
• Take ownership of routine purchasing within budgets and approval limits.

Conocimientos

Purchasing experience

Materials planning

Supply chain

Excel skills

ERP/MRP systems

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Proactive approach

Educación

CIPS study or qualification

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Whitworths is seeking a procurement-focused professional to manage purchasing, materials planning and supplier performance in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will review stock data, place orders and monitor supplier commitments, while supporting improvements to records and reporting. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strong organisation and data-driven decision making.