Purchaser - Swindon, United Kingdom - Kite Packaging

Kite Packaging

Verified Company

Swindon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Opportunity
Kite Packaging have a brilliant opportunity for a Buyer to join their Swindon team. Kite Packaging was founded in 2001 with a unique vision and a philosophy of employee-ownership.

We were a true greenfield start up and have grown quickly to be the 2nd largest packaging distributor in the UK.

In the past year Kite has been awarded 'Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands' and 'The Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK'.

Our growth has consistently been the best in our sector, and we are continually investing in our business and our greatest asset is our 'people'.

Turnover in 2021 was £140m and our growth continues to accelerate.

You will be joining an established, profitable, growing technology-backed business and will be part of a fantastic team based in Swindon.

The role of Buyer:

The role will specifically cover the following areas:

Managing stock levels
Keeping track of and expediting purchase orders
Placing orders, and day to day dealing with suppliers
Processing enquires to exacting customer requirements in conjunction with account managers
Supporting the internal team with effective account management

Key Skills and Essential Experience:

Have experience within a commercial or purchasing environment
Be highly motivated
Have excellent communication skills
Possess commercial awareness and entrepreneurial flair
Have experience of distribution/purchasing/supply chains/imports

What you'll get:

Excellent competitive salary
Generous bonus scheme
Great work life balance, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension and an optional healthcare scheme
The option to become a partner in the business after 6 months employment

Salary:
£26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits: