Procurement Assistant - POs, Supplier Relations & Reporting

Coveris; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 Days Annual Leave (This will be 1d增

Company pension scheme.

Medicash healthcare scheme

Discounted gym membership

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance cover at 4x annualalary

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement and supply chain activities. You will help ensure materials, products and services are ordered and delivered in line with business needs, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

You will raise and manage purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, maintain records and assist with supplier performance and reporting. The role offers an opportunity to develop your procurement career within a supportive

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain/admin is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise, manage, amend, and close purchase orders.
• Process supplier order confirmations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and communicate delays.
• Support subcontracting activities and stock movements between sites.
• Maintain consignment stock records and delivery schedules.
• Create and maintain raw material product codes and procurement data.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices, statements, and outstanding queries.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and scorecard management.
• Produce procurement reports and provide admin support to the purchasing team.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement and supply chain activities. You will help ensure materials, products and services are ordered and delivered in line with business needs, working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

You will raise and manage purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules, maintain records and assist with supplier performance and reporting. The role offers an opportunity to develop your procurement career within a supportive