the role. Join a dynamic and collaborative Purchasing team, taking responsibility for enhancing procurement processes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the wider team, helping to resolve daily challenges and maintain strong supplier relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career into a mentoring or coaching-focused position. This role is Monday Friday 9am 5pm with the opportunity for hybrid work available after probation. Your day-to-day duties include; Assist with resolving daily operational and supplier-related challenges. Manage supplier relationships and review lead times. Report on monthly spending, KPIs, and non-conformance. Participate in demand planning, pricing reviews, and procurement improvements. Audit processes, maintain ERP databases, and ensure industry compliance. Support onboarding and training for new team members. why you should apply. What a...

Temporary Purchasing Assistant Ipswich Temporary - possibly permanent 15 / 29,000- 30,000 Immediate start We're working with a fantastic manufacturing business who are looking for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to jump in and make an immediate impact. If you've got experience in purchasing, supply chain or administration within a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills, gain exposure to a busy procurement team, and make a real difference to production operations. What youll be doing: Raising and processing purchase orders for materials, components and supplies Sourcing and comparing supplier quotes to get the best value Monitoring stock requirements in line with production schedules Chasing deliveries and keeping everything on track Supporting the wider team by resolving supply or invoice issues quickly Keeping ERP systems updated with accurate, up-to-date information Supporting stock control and supplier...

Temporary Purchasing Assistant Ipswich Temporary - possibly permanent 15 / 29,000- 30,000 Immediate start We're working with a fantastic manufacturing business who are looking for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to jump in and make an immediate impact. If you've got experience in purchasing, supply chain or administration within a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills, gain exposure to a busy procurement team, and make a real difference to production operations. What youll be doing: Raising and processing purchase orders for materials, components and supplies Sourcing and comparing supplier quotes to get the best value Monitoring stock requirements in line with production schedules Chasing deliveries and keeping everything on track Supporting the wider team by resolving supply or invoice issues quickly Keeping ERP systems updated with accurate, up-to-date information Supporting stock control and supplier...

Buyer Location: Sudbury (Chilton Industrial Estate) Package: Up to £30,000 annual salary plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Sector: Packaging distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability alongside continued growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to influence our success and share in that achievement. The Buyer...