Paper Manager - East Anglia - £40k to £45k pa (depending on experience)

Salary: £40k to £45k pa (depending on experience)

• Organise the efficient and timely purchase of paper stocks for the company's complete portfolio of magazines.
• Ensure availability of sufficient paper stocks to agreed specifications and quality for the manufacture of all titles and ancillary products, while minimising stockholdings.
• Ensure timely invoice receipt and payment approval in accordance with existing pricing contracts.
• Manage all paper related technical claims, including processing of credits in a timely manner when necessary.
• Liaise with all paper suppliers regarding product and manufacturing developments, and to report internally on paper market activity when required.
• Assist the Production Director with contract price negotiations.
• Liaise with external inventory software supplier to ensure all systems are maintained correctly and any problems resolved in a timely manner.
• Line manage the post of Paper Controller, including conducting regular personal development reviews, providing holiday cover and other support.

• Background in the paper industry, together with experience in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in Excel for cost analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Knowledge of the KPI process.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to work out of hours when required.