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Purchasing Controller

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.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Accurate and methodical in their approach to work.
  • A confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proactive, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
  • Comfortable building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

Why Join Coveris Gainsborough?

Coveris Gainsborough is a well-established manufacturing site and an important part of the wider Coveris business. You'll join a supportive team environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement career whilst contributing to the success of a busy and dynamic operation.

  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 Days Annual Leave (This will be increased by 1 day per full year of employment to a maximum of 28 days)
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Medicash healthcare scheme, providing support with medical, dental, optical and other health-related expenses.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
  • Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.