Purchasing Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Controller (Indirect) to join our Procurement team at Coveris Gainsborough. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the materials department, ensuring the smooth procurement of goods and services required across the site.

This is a varied role that combines purchasing administration, supplier management, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

The successful candidate will help drive procurement efficiency, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support cost-saving initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, amend, close and manage purchase orders in line with procurement procedures.
• Coordinate service orders and support subcontracting activities across Coveris sites.
• Manage supplier deliveries and ensure any delays are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier lead times and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Liaise with transport providers and suppliers to ensure deliveries are completed on time.
• Process supplier invoices, statements, GRNI reports and support invoice query resolution.
• Produce procurement reports and performance data for the Gainsborough and Burnley sites.
• Support supplier performance management through data gathering and scorecard reporting.
• Manage EOMS supplier records and site contracts, ensuring compliance and approved pricing structures.
• Work closely with internal departments to support purchasing requirements and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure purchasing processes are consistently followed.