Job Description
Packaging Buyer - FMCG Food Brand
Salary up to £35K + Bonus
Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
The Business:
This is a company you want to get involved with because you’ll be joining a business that is going through an excellent growth period. In fact, they had their highest growth spurt over the last two years.
Not only will you work with brands you will know and love, but you’ll be part of a dynamic and tight-knit team within procurement. You and the team will be focusing on purchasing and sourcing packaging across the globe!
The Role:
As the Packaging Buyer, you’ll be working for the global arm of the business with a focus on sourcing within global markets.
Also, you’ll be responsible for creating strategic sourcing methods, negotiating prices with new suppliers, ensuring costs are managed and achieving budgets for the globally recognised brand.
They are looking for people with the drive and enthusiasm to take their procurement team to the next level.
You:
- 1 year experience in Buying (packaging or other direct materials)
- Purchase order management/supplier onboarding experience
- Strong supply chain knowledge
- Strong analytical experience and process improvement
- Very strong negotiator/stakeholder manager (tenders and contracts)