Midco Print & Packaging Ltd

About The Company An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family-run company with An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family-run company with over 52 years of experience working with the NHS in the print and packaging sector. We are specialist suppliers to major hospitals and laboratories throughout the UK and Ireland. We strongly believe in investing in our people through training, development and ongoing support, and we are looking for someone who is keen to develop their skills and grow with the company. The Role We are looking for an Estimating & Procurement / Purchasing Assistant to join our experienced team. This is a varied and interesting role combining estimating, purchasing and supplier management. The successful candidate will receive full training and ongoing support. Estimating Calculating costs for products supplied to the NHS Liaising with suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and product information Preparing and reviewing quotations Ensuring pricing is accurate and competitive Working closely with colleagues and suppliers to meet customer requirements Previous estimating experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. However, strong administrative skills, attention to detail and basic numeracy are essential. Procurement / Purchasing Maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers Sourcing and developing new suppliers Obtaining competitive quotations Monitoring supplier pricing and availability Supporting the company's continued success within the NHS print and packaging market About You We are looking for someone who: Has good negotiation skills Is IT literate and comfortable working with computer systems Has excellent attention to detail and concentration skills Has good basic arithmetic and numeracy skills Is highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks Has strong communication and administration skills Can work independently and use their own initiative Is reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn This role would suit someone who enjoys working with figures, suppliers and systems, and who takes pride in accuracy, organisation and getting things right. What We Offer Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Full training and ongoing support Opportunity to develop your skills A friendly, established and supportive family-run working environment The opportunity to work with an experienced team serving the NHS