Buyer, Business

About the role

Joining a successful, highly motivated purchasing team as Company Buyer, procuring a wide range of products and services for Amcor's Beccles flagship site. Engaging with departments and stakeholders in delivering site projects, operational targets and maintenance schedules. Assisting in the running and development of the team and strengthening a recognised vendor management system.

39 hrs per week Monday - Thursday 8.00 to 17.00, Friday 8.00 to 16.00

• Place Purchase Orders for goods and services in a timely manner
• Negotiate with Suppliers to provide best value solutions for the business
• Understanding contractual obligations and Incoterms
• Develop and aid team learning for best practices
• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring performance
• Deputise for the Purchasing Manager
• Support Goods in team
• Excellent communication
• Retain a professional outlook

The post holder of Company Buyer may be required to perform duties other than these given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

• CIPS level 4
• 5 years experience working in a busy purchasing environment
• 5 GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) and educated to A level standard
• Demonstrate a high level of drive and initiative
• Remain calm under pressure and be a decision maker
• Computer literacy

At Amcor, how we achieve success is just as important as what we achieve. The successful candidate will embody and promote our core behaviours and values:

• Safety — We actively take care of each other's wellbeing, everyday. We Eliminate risks to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
• Customers — We put our customers at the centre of what we do. We help them succeed and we grow together.
• Winning — We consistently deliver results and strive to surpass expectations. We think ahead, we are always ready, and we overcome challenges.
• Agility — We adapt quickly to succeed in an ever changing world.
• Sustainability — We collaborate to create a better future for our Company, our communities and the environment.

• I Do — I act with integrity at all times
• I Champion — I anticipate and address customer needs
• I Dream — I see and pursue opportunities everywhere
• I Make — I take initiative and find solutions
• I Play — I care for and support my colleagues.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days Holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Christmas Shutdown
• 3% Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Annual Leave Buy & Sell Scheme
• Free hot and cold beverages with monthly “Sweet & Savoury” treats
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Car Parking
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Refer a Friend
• Discount on gyms
• Bungay swimming pool
• Christmas Hampers