Purchasing Administrator

Coveris Management GmbH; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave (+1 day per year)

Company pension scheme

Medicash healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Company sick pay

EAP (health & wellbeing)

Life assurance 4x salary

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training

Job summary

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a Purchasing Controller (Indirect) to support daily procurement operations across the site. You will handle purchasing administration, supplier management, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The successful candidate will build strong supplier relationships, monitor lead times, and contribute to procurement reporting for Gainsborough and Burnley sites.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Accurate and methodical in their approach to work.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, with the ability to resolve issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Raise, amend, close and manage purchase orders in line with procedures.
• Coordinate service orders and support subcontracting activities across Coveris sites.
• Manage supplier deliveries and communicate delays to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier lead times and maintain relationships.
• Liaise with transport providers and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Process supplier invoices, statements and GRNI reports and resolve queries.
• Produce procurement reports and performance data for Gainsborough and Burnley sites.
• Support supplier performance management through data gathering and scorecards.
• Maintain EOMS supplier records and site contracts with compliant pricing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet purchasing requirements and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communications

Multitasking

Relationship building

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Controller (Indirect) to join our Procurement team at Coveris Gainsborough. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the materials department, ensuring the smooth procurement of goods and services required across the site.

This is a varied role that combines purchasing administration, supplier management, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

The successful candidate will help drive procurement efficiency, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support cost-saving initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, amend, close and manage purchase orders in line with procurement procedures.
• Coordinate service orders and support subcontracting activities across Coveris sites.
• Manage supplier deliveries and ensure any delays are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier lead times and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Liaise with transport providers and suppliers to ensure deliveries are completed on time.
• Process supplier invoices, statements, GRNI reports and support invoice query resolution.
• Produce procurement reports and performance data for the Gainsborough and Burnley sites.
• Support supplier performance management through data gathering and scorecard reporting.
• Manage EOMS supplier records and site contracts, ensuring compliance and approved pricing structures.
• Work closely with internal departments to support purchasing requirements and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure purchasing processes are consistently followed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Accurate and methodical in their approach to work.
• A confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
• Comfortable building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

Why Join Coveris Gainsborough?

Coveris Gainsborough is a well-established manufacturing site and an important part of the wider Coveris business. You'll join a supportive team environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement career whilst contributing to the success of a busy and dynamic operation.

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave (This will be increased by 1 day per full year of employment to a maximum of 28 days)

• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme, providing support with medical, dental, optical and other health-related expenses.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.

• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.