An opportunity has arisen in our Supply Team, and we are looking for a Packaging Buyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role will be based at Taylors of Harrogate, where we blend and manufacture our premium range of teas and coffees, including Yorkshire Tea.
Responsibilities:
* Ownership of procurement activities within nominated categories
* Ensuring supply of goods, achieving optimal value, and minimizing risk
* Operating within company values and governance processes
* Collaborating closely with the Packaging Buying Coordinator and Assistant Packaging Buyer
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and flexitime, with a preference for 2-3 days per week in the office in Harrogate.
About you - we're looking for:
* Experience in packaging procurement, ideally in FMCG
* CIPS qualification at Level 4 or above, or studying towards it
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (complex VLOOKUPs, Pivots, formulas)
* Experience with stock management or MRP/ERP systems
* Effective cross-functional teamwork and individual work skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
* Capacity to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
* Commercial and analytical mindset
What We Offer You:
Benefits include free meals, drinks, and snacks, quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday options, employee discounts, health cash plan, wellbeing support, company-funded counseling, and pension enrollment. We support your development through training, apprenticeships, and coaching schemes.
Great People, Great Culture:
We are Bettys & Taylors Group, home to Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. We value quality, service, and doing things properly, driven by our purpose and values. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.
To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter.
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