Packaging Buyer
Are you a commercially-savvy buyer with a passion for sustainability, cost optimization, and building strong supplier partnerships? We’re looking for a Packaging Buyer to join a high-growth, market-leading packaging manufacturer, helping shape smarter sourcing strategies across our portfolio.
Why join?
You’ll play a key role in ensuring we source a variety of packaging materials, at the right price, at the right time while driving innovation, improving quality, and reducing environmental impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, influence, and working cross-functionally.
What you’ll be doing
* Manage end-to-end purchasing for packaging materials and components
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service levels with suppliers
* Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth and innovation
* Track market trends, commodity pricing, and risk factors
* Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D
* Monitor supplier performance, cost, quality, OTIF and compliance
* Support sustainability initiatives and cost-reduction projects
* Maintain accurate purchasing data, forecasts, and reports
What we’re looking for
* Experience in procurement or buying, ideally within packaging, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar
* Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
* Comfortable analyzing data, costs, and contracts
* Organized, detail-driven, and proactive problem solver
* Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
* Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing processes
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary + performance incentives
* Opportunities for career growth and development
* A supportive, forward-thinking team culture
* Exposure to sustainability, innovation, and strategic sourcing projects
Interested they please speak with Brian Haigh