Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago

Newtown SY, United Kingdom Cambrian Packaging Full time £26,000 - £28,000 per year

Join Our Team as a Purchasing Assistant

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and supporting the business to move forward through effective stock management? We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our team and contribute to our success.

Who we are:

Cambrian Packaging is a privately owned packaging distributor who have been supplying the UK market for over 30 years. We are driven by our customer first attitude towards all customers large and small and have a friendly team working closely together to demonstrate our core values of innovation, ownership and agility whilst always putting the customer first.

Key Responsibilities:

· Forecasting ongoing usage of stock products based on historic usage and sales projections.

· Placing orders based on the forecasts you have created for all UK Suppliers.

· Expediting/Delaying purchasing orders as usage fluctuates to maintain correct stock levels.

· Take initiative to identify and solve problems, contributing to continuous improvement across the organization.

· Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues, maintaining clarity and professionalism.

· Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work.

· Champion a customer-first mindset, delivering exceptional service and satisfaction.

Key Skills/attributes:

· Strong research skills

· Ability to use initiative effectively, and respond to changing situations.

· Outstanding communication skills

· Attention to detail

· Customer-first approach

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

· Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

A few admin details:

Your hours of work will be: Monday to Friday 8:15 am until 4:45pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday.

Any other benefits: Company pension, Lunch provided once a week, A fully stocked fridge of canned drinks and fruit, Free parking, Sick pay, and a lovely friendly team of colleagues.

Where we are based: We are based in Mid-Wales in a lovely market town called Newtown. You must be able to commute here each day, but you will get to enjoy the rolling Welsh hills on the way

Application Process:

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today Submit your CV and cover letter to [] detailing your experience and enthusiasm for this role.

  • We look forward to welcoming you aboard

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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