Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR PURCHASING ASSITANT Purchasing, Forecasts, Invoicing, Supplier interactions, Inventory Control. Job Description Location: Albert Bartlett & Sons, 251 Stirling Road EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR PURCHASING ASSITANT Purchasing, Forecasts, Invoicing, Supplier interactions, Inventory Control. The Purchasing Assistant is primarily responsible for raising purchase quotes and purchase orders for suppliers of goods and services that are required by the business. Have good understanding of current stocks of packaging and equipment in line with customer forecasts and internal production schedules, using information from suppliers alongside weekly stock takes to optimise stock holding in line with the business commercial forecast. Working as part of the purchasing team to make sure that the business can supply customer orders on time in full as part of the wider supply chain function. To be successful in this role, the candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical talents and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities Manage and maintain supplier forecasts Order packaging and equipment in line with business needs for several production sites. Liaise with various site contacts to ensure stock check accuracy and packaging availability. To efficiently and accurately deal with any invoice queries due to discrepancies of either price or quantity received. Try to reduce cost where applicable using difference tactics; alternative suppliers, alternative materials, use pricing matrixes for best cost price. Attend daily production meetings at our Airdrie site with other members of the team. Assist management with any queries regarding packaging; either customer promotional activity or any potential planned product delists. Perform any reasonable task as requested by Purchasing Manager/Senior Management. Key Skills/Requirements Preferably degree educated in relevant fields: supply chain, business, administration etc. Working to tight deadlines in fast paced environment. Experience With Purchasing Preferred But Not Essential. Organised and tidy approach to work. Smart appearance, pleasant manner, easy to work with and can work to high standard of confidentiality. Working to a high degree of accuracy. Strong IT skills with Excel skills being essential, alongside Word & PowerPoint. Effective problem solving and competent numeracy skills. Can work well on their own initiative. Can also work effectively as part of a team. About The Role HOURS OF WORK Shift 41.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. (45 mins of unpaid breaks per day). Starting Salary – £30,OOO plus 6 weeks holiday Free parking Onsite canteen LOCATION 251 Stirling Road,, Airdrie, ML6 7SP If you have a proven track record within an FMCG background and are looking for the next steps in your career then we look forward to hearing from you. Skills Needed About The Company Now a fourth-generation family business, we\’re proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us. Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland. Today, we\’re one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products. Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert\’s spirit of innovation and passion for quality. We\’re also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey. We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people. Company Culture Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success. Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder’s original business. Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category. We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers\’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey. Desired Criteria Required Criteria Closing Date Saturday 14th June, 2025 Contract Type fulltime Salary Based on Experience Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALBERT BARTLETT by 2x Get notified about new Purchasing Assistant jobs in Airdrie, Scotland, United Kingdom . 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