Packaging Buyer

A large food manufacturing company is actively seeking a Packaging Buyer to join their exciting purchasing department. This is an opportunity to not only advance your career but to also be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and ethical practices. The role of Packaging Buyer offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards.

What You Will Do:

1. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with preferred suppliers, ensuring the best value and quality for the company.
2. Negotiate prices, agree on terms and conditions, and, where necessary, set up contracts and supply agreements.
3. Perform spend, contract, and market analysis for the packaging category, communicating findings to the wider business.
4. Collaborate with various sites to manage lead times and minimum order quantities, ensuring continuity of supply with minimal wastage.
5. Source new packaging and suppliers, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, including retailer, ethical, and environmental requirements.
6. Work closely with New Product Development (NPD) and technical teams to ensure supplier approval and product integrity.

What You Will Bring:

1. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the food industry.
2. Progress towards or completion of a CIPS qualification is highly desirable.
3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to recognise future and market trends.
4. Experience in contract management and supplier negotiations, with a keen sense of commercial awareness.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

This Packaging Buyer role is pivotal in driving the company's commitment to sustainability and efficiency across its supply chain operations. By joining this team, you will be making a significant impact on the company's ability to deliver high-quality products in an ethical and environmentally friendly manner.

Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 plus attractive benefits package.

Location:

The role is based at the company's modern site in Brackley, offering a vibrant working environment in a key location, with potential hybrid working available for the right candidate.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on a role that offers both a challenge and the opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of a forward-thinking team that values your skills and ambition. Let's achieve great results together!