About Us
East Riding Sacks Limited is the largest paper sack manufacturer in the United Kingdom and one of Europe’s leading producers. The company supplies high quality paper sack solutions to a wide range of sectors, including flour milling, agriculture, cement and construction products, minerals and the food industry.
We are located near Pocklington in East Yorkshire (YO41 1HS). We are situated approximately 5 miles from Pocklington, 12 miles from Market Weighton, 13 miles from York, 20 miles from Driffield and 23 miles from Beverley.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and pro-active Purchasing Officer to support our Purchasing Manager in ensuring timely, cost-effective supply of raw materials to our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
-Assist in coordinating all raw materials requests from the manufacturing team
-Act as a point of contact for all company stock requests and suppliers of raw materials
-Source goods and services from approved suppliers, ensuring cost, quality and delivery requirements are met
-Ensure stock levels are maintained to meet operational needs while avoiding excess inventory
-Support with preparing and issuing purchase order requests to suppliers
-Assist with the preparation of management reports
-Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and documentation
-Maintain order books
-Ensure stock levels are maintained to meet operational needs while avoiding excess inventory
-Support with general administrative duties
Qualifications and Experience Required
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a purchasing, buying or procurement role
-CIPS qualified (minimum Level 3)
-Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
-Good communication skills
-Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
-Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office
-Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Benefits:
-Pension scheme
-Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
-Free cash back health scheme (via BHSF)
-On-site subsidised canteen
-Employee discount scheme
-Free transport to/from the site is available
-Free car parking
Hours of Work:
9:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday. On occasion you will be asked to work flexibility for special events or to meet business needs.
The pay range is subject to experience and open to negotiation.
Experience:
-Purchasing/buying: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
-CIPS qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to: hr@eastridingsacks.co.uk
