Purchasing Work, Jobs in Sible Hedingham, Ess (with Salaries)

Assistant Buyer
Macfarlane Group —Sudbury
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Materials Management Planner - Part Time
Nestlé Purina —Sudbury
- £20,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Leadership
7d
Buyer
Brook Street Foodservice Ltd —Ipswich
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Procurement Manager
Chestnut Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Project Procurement Specialist
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Business
UK Procurement Manager
Pulsar Measurement —Earls Colne
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Procurement Assistant
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority —Witham
- £34,434 - £37,280 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Buyer
Strain Measurement Devices Ltd —Bury St. Edmunds
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Procurement Officer
Drax Group —Ipswich
- £35,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
Procurement Systems Lead
Global Marine Systems —Chelmsford
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Analytics
Finance & Purchase Ledger Administrator
Huttie Group —Burwell
- £25,500 - £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
14d
Contract Manager - Projects
Houghton Group —West Hanningfield
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
11d
Apprentice Purchaser
Sportsafe UK Limited —Colchester
- £16,640 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Buyer
Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Lead
Bouygues Construction —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Team management
- Contracts
- Leadership
LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT
TE Connectivity —Witham
- Travel
- No travel
Forward Sourcing Engineer (m/f/d)
Eppendorf SE —Maldon
- Full-time
- Project management
- Agile
Director - Category Manager (EXM - LCO/Sterile)
Teva —Harlow
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
14h
Security Officer 12 hour guaranteed Contract
Securitas UK —Great Baddow
- £14.56 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Director - Category Manager EXM-Biologics (BIO)
Teva —Harlow
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
14h

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Assistant Buyer

Macfarlane Group -
Sudbury

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Job details

Full-time
£28,000 - £30,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stock ordering
CIPS
Microsoft Office Suite
Purchase order creation
Procurement support
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Computer skills
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

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 whilst continuing to grow. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for development. Every colleague has the chance to contribute to our success and build a rewarding long-term career.

The Assistant Buyer Role
As an Assistant Buyer within our local procurement team, you’ll support the effective sourcing and supply of products, helping to ensure customer demand is met in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Working closely with Buyers, senior stakeholders, and suppliers, you’ll play an important role in day-to-day purchasing activity, supplier coordination, and stock management. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some buying or commercial experience who is looking to develop their career further within procurement.

You’ll gain exposure to supplier negotiations, tender activity, and procurement strategy, with clear opportunities to grow your skills and take on increased responsibility over time.

Key responsibilities

Support the management and development of the local supplier base
Assist with sourcing products and negotiating pricing and service levels with suppliers
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement
Monitor supplier performance, supporting resolution of any quality or service issues
Assist with tender activity, product enquiries, and ad-hoc project work
Carry out supplier benchmarking and support reporting and analysis activities
Develop an understanding of stock holding costs and take action to minimise waste and inefficiencies
Support stock control activities and ensure accurate administration
Build strong working relationships across procurement, sales, and logistics teams
Contribute to the delivery of procurement strategy and wider business objectives

What you will bring
We’re looking for someone with some prior exposure to a commercial, purchasing, or supply chain environment who is keen to build a career within procurement.

Essential:

Around 12-18+ months experience within a commercial, purchasing, or buying role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and organisational ability
Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn

Desirable:

Previous experience supporting supplier negotiations
Exposure to working with multiple product lines or supplier bases
Experience of cross-functional working (sales, logistics, operations)
CIPS qualification (or interest in working towards this)

What you will get
We provide a competitive basic salary alongside a bonus scheme. Our flexible benefits package can include:

25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus bank holidays
Additional holiday purchasing scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Free parking at most locations
Annual volunteering day
Employee assistance programme
Extensive training and development opportunities
Employee discount scheme
Simply Health/Dental or BUPA options for qualifying roles
Enhanced HR policies and long service awards
EE mobile discount scheme
Candidate referral scheme

Your future with us
At Macfarlane Group, we actively support internal progression and development. This role offers a clear pathway into Buyer and Senior Buyer positions, supported by structured training and access to recognised qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

You’ll be part of a business that invests in its people and provides the tools and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Next Steps/How to Apply All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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