Overview
Reference
2010JNLIR Salary
£55,000 - £65,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Keighley Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, October 20, 2025
PACKAGING BUYER
£55,000 - £65,000
Scope
Main purpose of the role:
As Packaging Buyer, you will manage, drive, coordinate and oversee the purchasing of goods, raw materials and equipment, overseas as well as domestic, to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met. You will be responsible for driving account price benchmarking, quality and service delivery to ensure continuity of supply.
As a CIPS qualified, or partially qualified expert, You will need to consider the legal aspects of buying and understand the needs and processes of the business. You will maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products or gaps in the market as well as part of any ongoing tendering/contract renewal processes. You will lead a buying team, but you will have your own experience in sourcing from international markets including Europe and the Far east
You will process requisitions and update management on the status of orders, liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed.
Responsibilities
Specific Role Responsibilities
As Packaging Buyer, you will be working Monday to Friday, to:
1. Research, analyse and forecast current and future buying trends, commodity markets, styles and products with attention to specified target and demographics
2. Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on sustainability
3. Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards
4. Collating customer feedback via the Sales Team
5. Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals
6. Ensure all required legislation and requirements are met in line with import/export and post Brexit requirements
7. Develop and maintain relationships with wholesalers and suppliers
8. Negotiate terms of contract with wholesalers and suppliers
9. Oversee administration of all agreements
10. Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
11. Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of 2 buyers
12. Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
13. Check performance, quality and legal compliance of your suppliers and facilitate the solving of any problems that occur
14. Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
15. Cover and support Production Planning as and when needed by supporting the development of the production plans and schedules and use the MPS/MRP systems.
16. Support the implementation of Key Projects
17. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
18. Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
19. Conduct research for new components and suppliers
20. Work with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
21. Look to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation, with an emphasis on embracing technology to maximise efficiency
22. Ensure housekeeping within work area is maintained at the highest level ensuring adherence to required standards at all times
23. Ensure and maintain a safe working environment by adherence to HSE requirements
24. To carry out or assist with any duties as deemed necessary in connection with the business
25. To monitor and develop own skills and those of team members in line with business needs
26. Performance measurement and management including absence management and individual development
Key Relationships:
27. Suppliers & Supply Chain Stakeholders
28. Planning Team
29. Finance Team
30. Production Teams
31. Commercial & Sales Teams
32. Support Functions
Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience
Essential
Desirable
33. Previous experience in dealing with the Far East
34. Management of team
35. Experience in a similar role, including import/export and post Brexit requirements
36. Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
37. Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
38. An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
39. Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
40. Keen attention to detail and accuracy
41. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation software and other stock management software and systems
42. Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control
43. Planning experience with MPS/MRP
44. Degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting or Supply Chain
If you have any questions, please contact Jake Norfolk-Lee at Interaction Recruitment.
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