Packaging Buyer

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