Purchasing Assistant

Position: Purchasing Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
At Graphic Packaging International, we package lifes everyday moments for a more renewable future. We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the box that contained your frozen meal last night, to the box that held your beer or pop cans last weekend. As one of the worlds largest global producers of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.

We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industrys best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Position Details Fixed Term Contract
- Until End of January 2027 37.5 per week Monday
- Friday Full Training given Job Purpose An opportunity to become part of the Supply Chain team on a fixed term contract. The role will see the right person support the Purchasing team and optimise sourcing of raw materials through demand analysis and aged stock review. Responsibilities Monitor stock levels to provide an effective operation and meet agreed performance levels. To highlight, investigate and correct stock discrepancies.

To determine trends and patterns within stock data to identify and implement areas for improvement. To introduce and maintain company procedures and systems within the area. To analyse data and carry out reconciliations. Report on and control of Consignment, Aged and Scrap stocks. To aid the implementation of Lean manufacturing Techniques. To deliver Service Excellence to internal and external stake holders at all times .

Ensure effective communication from all areas of the warehouse. Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures. Highlight more efficient ways of comparing data by modifying / designing spreadsheets, reports, and files. Identify the root causes of stock control issues and suggest preventative actions. Optimise stock control on the stock management system. Monitor performance against departmental objectives set. Effective control of all pallet types Produce regular reports / statistics on the area, and comment/make recommendations for action as appropriate.

Skills Required Computer literate (Exce l at advanced level ). Good level of numeracy and literacy. Relevant stock control qualification/training (desired). Previous experience of effective Warehousing and stock/control management. Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets. Collating reports using monthly data.