Packaging Buyer Associate — Stock, Suppliers & Projects

Whitworths; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a Procurement / Purchasing professional to support MRP and supply planning activities. The role involves reviewing outputs against stock and orders, managing supplier agreements and purchase orders, and identifying stock risks with escalation where needed.

You will participate in project meetings, support packaging changes, tenders and monthly reporting, and ensure accurate records and timely action within approved budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, materials planning or a related operational role.
• Ability to interpret stock, demand and order data and turn findings into actions.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP outputs and assess requirements against stock, orders and PO balances.
• Manage supplier agreements, purchase orders and delivery commitments.
• Identify stock risks and escalate supply issues to the Commodity Manager.
• Attend project and packaging meetings and support new packaging projects and tenders.
• Update reports on stock cover, supplier agreements and outstanding actions.
• Take ownership of routine purchasing within approved budgets and terms.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Materials planning

Supply chain

Excel skills

ERP/MRP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Job description

Whitworths is seeking a Procurement / Purchasing professional to support MRP and supply planning activities. The role involves reviewing outputs against stock and orders, managing supplier agreements and purchase orders, and identifying stock risks with escalation where needed.

You will participate in project meetings, support packaging changes, tenders and monthly reporting, and ensure accurate records and timely action within approved budgets.