Job Description

About The Role

Are you read to launch your career in Procurement? If you're curious, organised, and ready to grow, this could be the perfect next step for you. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player to join our Procurement function in a permanent, full-time, on-site role (Aberlour, Moray / 38 hours per week). Whether you're starting your career or looking to transition into the world of buying and supply coordination, this developmental role offers hands-on experience, mentoring, and real opportunities for growth.



As part of our Procurement team, you'll support both the Packaging and Ingredient Buyers with day-to-day purchasing tasks and act as a key link between suppliers and internal teams. You'll help ensure we always have the right materials, at the right time, to meet customer needs - and when things don't go to plan, you'll be the first point of contact to help find a solution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Buying Support
Support the Packaging and Ingredients Buyers with day to day activities, including raising and amending purchase orders as needed Maintain accurate supplier data and pricing in our systems Assist with market research and fundamental supplier analysis Prepare materials for supplier meetings and contract reviews Track supplier documentation including quotes and order confirmations Assist to ensure the timely availability of goods and services Support reporting, analysis, and improvement projects
Supplier Coordination
Monitor and report supplier performance - On Time in Full (OTIF) Be the first line of contact for delivery concerns and resolution Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders about supply challenges Coordinate logistics for raw material and packaging deliveries Track and expedite orders as needed Compile regular supplier performance reports Assist with supplier review meetings

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills
Strong communication (written and verbal) Highly organised with a great eye for detail Fundamental analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) A customer service mindset and problem-solving approach Ability to build effective relationships Comfortable working at pace and managing priorities Eagerness to learn systems and procurement processes
Desirable Skills
A qualification in business, supply chain, or similar Previous experience in admin, customer service or entry-level business roles Interest in a long-term procurement career Understanding of fundamental procurement principles Familiarity with ERP systems and data entry

What's in It for You?

Mentoring from experienced procurement professionals Exposure to packaging and ingredient supply chains Support for professional learning Support with CIPS qualification, starting at Level 2 or appropriate

Why Join Us:

Bake your career at Walker's and become a part of "Scotland at its Finest". We value our team and reward hard work and dedication with:
25% employee discount when purchasing our product from our own shops
Pay National Living Wage to all ages (16+ years) which increases with training levels achieved
Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months
Life Assurance
Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
Subsidised staff canteen services
Healthcare and Well-being benefits
Overtime rates depending on hours worked
Long Service Awards
Family/Maternity/Paternity leave

About Us

Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do, and without them, we couldn't be 'Scotland at it's finest'. Proving good, reliable employment to our local community has been at the core of Walker's values sine the very beginning. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all, proudly a Disability Confident and Young Person's Guarantee employer. We can't wait to have you as part of our team.