Print & Packaging Buyer
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Department: Buying
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Poole
Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year
Description
We are a partially employee‑owned, family‑run company committed to sustainability and social responsibility.
Buying is firmly embedded at the heart of our business. The Print & Packaging Buyer will build a resilient, creative print and packaging portfolio that supports commercial goals while delivering positive environmental and social impact.
The role involves Print across campaign materials, product packaging and labels, sourcing new materials, finishes and processes that align with regenerative principles, and applying end‑of‑life thinking at the design stage.
Heads over here to explore real stories of growth and development across the business.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
* Be an internal expert on print and packaging, advising Design, Creative, R&D and Product teams on suitable solutions, suppliers and processes, and supporting Global Buyers to localise work for their markets.
* Lead the strategy for your remit, setting clear direction for cost, environmental and social improvements with clear deliverables.
* Own supplier relationships end to end, managing contracts, tendering and continuous supply while building long‑term partnerships grounded in innovation and shared ethics.
* Negotiate costs, stock‑holding agreements, payment terms and lead times for new items and campaigns, providing clear and timely information to internal teams to ensure launches are delivered on time.
* Bring innovation in sourcing new materials, finishes and processes that align with our regenerative vision and introducing creative options to the business.
* Build the supplier landscape, carrying out local and international supplier visits and attending trade shows to build relationships and bring back inspiration that strengthens the category.
* Work with the Supply Chain Impact team to ensure all suppliers meet our non‑animal testing and buying policies, actively supporting partners on the journey towards regenerative practices.
* Ensure compliance by working with internal teams to onboard suppliers and materials and capture all relevant documentation to meet current and evolving packaging legislation.
* Apply end‑of‑life thinking at the design stage, evaluating new packaging solutions against our standards and policies.
* Work in close partnership with Procurement to ensure we have the right products at the right time and at the right cost.
* Represent Buying across the business, from contributing to training and immersions to external industry events, helping communicate Creative Buying as a core value.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* 5+ years of experience in a print or packaging buyer role, or an equivalent trade position.
* Deep fluency in print technologies and processes: litho, digital, flexo, substrates and finishes, with genuine curiosity about innovation in print and materials.
* An expert negotiator able to secure the best outcome while building lasting supplier relationships.
* A natural problem‑solver who thrives in complexity, identifies blockers early, thinks creatively and delivers solutions without losing momentum.
* A confident, clear communicator who can translate technical data for non‑technical audiences, influence stakeholders and work effectively across diverse, global teams.
* An understanding of circular design principles, recyclability assessment, recycled materials and relevant packaging legislation.
* Confident and considerate decision maker, comfortable providing reasoning for decisions to the business.
* A passion for the brand ensures a fantastic ambassador.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)*
* Enhanced paternity leave*
* Bonus scheme
* Day off for weekday birthdays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 50% discount on products and spa treatments
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted rail and bus season tickets
* Employee assistance programme
* Flexible working arrangements varied by role and location
* 10% Employee Owned – all colleagues play a role in protecting ethics and sharing success
* Wellbeing & mindfulness sessions
* Access to employee‑led Community Networks (Disability, Chronic Illness, Family Support, Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, Menopause, Neurodiversity)
* Tailored gender‑affirming care*
Qualifying period/hours required*
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