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.

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.