Site Buyer - Dundee, United Kingdom - Discovery Flexibles Limited

Discovery Flexibles Limited

Verified Company

Dundee, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Discovery Flexibles Limited, based in Dundee, is Scotland's leading flexible packaging converter supplying customers within the food, pharmaceutical and pet food industries.

With our focus on innovation, Discovery Flexibles have been responsible for developing numerous packaging materials to meet changing customer and industry demands.

We have consistently set ourselves apart from our competitors in the flexible packaging market by developing and improving on material specifications, ink usage and, more recently, developing compostable and more sustainable packaging solutions.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a
Site Buyer to closely support the production processes at our Dundee site.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main duties and responsibilities are:

Sourcing and buying materials, engineering and site consumables;
Negotiating, preparing and finalising contracts with suppliers ensuring complacence with company policy and in line with company objectives.
Building market intelligence on products procured to develop and improve purchasing strategy.
Invoice matching and authorisation.
Planning and developing new and improved sources of supply for current and future needs, ensuring robust supply chains are maintained.
Producing monthly management reports on stock usage and price movements;
Submitting and negotiating supplier claims;
Manage stock levels including stock taking.
Monitoring supplier performance and escalating problems to relevant departments.

Qualifications

A CIPS qualification or studying towards would be advantageous but not essential.

This role benefits from a high degree of autonomy giving the buyer the responsibility to improve current and future buying processes.

Experience

Previous buying / procurement experience is essential.
Previous background in the flexible packaging market is desirable.
Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams) are essential.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Good organisational skills.
Excellent analytical and decisionmaking skills.

This position is permanent and full-time based on 36 hours per week hrs Monday to Thursday, hrs on Fridays).

Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Other benefits include 34 days' holiday and contributory pension scheme.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits: