Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Old Leake, Lin (with Salaries)

Buying Assistant
The Chuckling Cheese Company/ DoughGirl —Skegness
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Pilgrim Foodservice —Boston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Group Purchasing Co-Ordinator
Fire Shield Systems Limited —Sleaford
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Procurement Manager
BSA Mouldings —King's Lynn
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Buying Assistant

The Chuckling Cheese Company/ DoughGirl
Skegness

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£13.50 - £15.00 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Store discount
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Canteen
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Purchasing AssistantDepartment

Purchasing

Reports To

Purchasing Manager / Operations Manager

Location

Company Headquarters

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant to support our purchasing function across DoughGirl and The Chuckling Cheese Company. This role is essential in ensuring the timely ordering of ingredients, packaging, consumables and other business supplies to keep production and operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers while working closely with multiple departments across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Raise purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Monitor stock levels and assist with forecasting purchasing requirements.
Place orders for ingredients, packaging, consumables and office supplies.
Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, availability and deliveries.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance and report any issues.
Ensure purchasing records are accurate and up to date.
Update product costs and supplier information within company systems.
Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Technical, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure stock availability.
Resolve delivery shortages, damaged goods and invoice discrepancies.
Assist in sourcing new suppliers and negotiating the best value for the business.
Help identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.
Support stock takes where required.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and food safety standards.
Carry out general administrative duties to support the purchasing department.

Skills & Experience RequiredEssential

Previous administrative or purchasing experience.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
Good numerical skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
Experience using ERP or stock management systems.
Understanding of inventory management and purchasing processes.

Personal Attributes

Reliable and dependable.
Highly organised.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
Calm under pressure.
Commercially aware.
Solution-focused.
Proactive and able to use initiative.
Professional with excellent attention to detail.

Our Core ValuesBe Accountable

Take responsibility for your work.

Be Better

Keep learning, there's always room for improvement.

Be Collaborative

Work together, we are one team!

Be Proud

Put the work in and be proud of your achievements!

Be Proactive

Stay curious and apply your initiative to be efficient within your role.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Company pension.
Employee discount across our brands.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Career progression within a growing business.
Friendly and supportive team environment.
4 day working week

Success in This Role

A successful Purchasing Assistant will:

Maintain excellent stock availability while minimising waste.
Develop strong relationships with suppliers.
Ensure purchase orders are accurate and completed on time.
Support efficient production through effective purchasing.
Help the business achieve cost savings without compromising quality or service.
Demonstrate our company values every day in the way they work and support their colleagues.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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