Main objectives of the function Implementation of the purchasing strategy as well as implementation and support in the development of material group strategies Strategic and operational management of assigned customer group Ensuring the availability of materials (quantity, quality, deadline) Ensuring prices in line with the market and achieving the required savings targets Ensuring an optimized / efficient ordering process for new packaging materials Ensuring an efficient flow of information and cooperation with internal business partners (e.g. R&D, sales, marketing, quality) Main Tasks Independent professional and punctual management or disposition within a large and demanding assortment - all purchasing activities for the assigned materials/customer groups and/or local suppliers Support of strategic purchasing/supervisor in the evaluation and selection of suppliers as well as in the development and assessment of supplier relationships Processing of supplier documents, offers, price comparisons and preparation of concrete alternative pricing Preparation and execution of various inquiries/tenders, price and condition negotiations (where applicable) Creation/processing of individual business correspondence as well as coordination with internal and external bodies Evaluate new products as well as their calculation and procurement in co-operation with project team Advising internal committees or bodies on all relevant procurement issues and participation in project and procurement teams - purchasing function in customer projects (from kick-off at the latest), including obtaining price offers, possibly triggering reservations with suppliers (commercial and technical consulting for sales, marketing and R&D) Active preparation and execution of customer and supplier meetings Review and comparison of invoices with accompanying documents for completeness and correctness in consideration of the prescribed terms of payment (credit notes, transport expenses, etc.) Conducting procurement market analyses Development and maintenance of a supplier portfolio Master data maintenance and info record creation for UK articles First escalation in case of date/quantity change Conducting supplier evaluations in co-operation with Quality for quality issues (creating and discussing supplier evaluations and defining measures for improvement Participation in projects Implementation of delivery regulations for assigned suppliers Specific responsibilities Responsible for ensuring import documentation is completed, checked & saved for all imported packaging materials in line with HMRC requirements Responsible for procurement of all packaging materials in Bradford site