Packaging Buyer

About Medik8

Medik8 is a dynamic, fast-growing leader in professional skincare, committed to providing science-backed, results-driven solutions. As a full-vertical manufacturing business, our in-house capabilities ensure unparalleled quality and agility from formulation to final delivery.

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Packaging Buyer to join our collaborative Procurement team and play a crucial role in sustaining our ambitious growth. The Packaging Buyer will be integral to ensuring the seamless, consistent supply of high-quality packaging materials, directly enabling the achievement of our demanding weekly production schedules and overarching business objectives. Working within a close-knit team, you will be responsible for executing procurement strategies that align with Medik8's commitments and values.

• Procurement & Supply Chain Ordering: Purchase the approved packaging components necessary to guarantee the weekly production schedule is met without interruption.
• Specification & Compliance: Rigorously ensure that all packaging purchases strictly comply with internal technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Financial & Inventory Management: Actively contribute to achieving agreed-upon margin improvements through strategic sourcing initiatives and drive stockholding reductions across relevant categories without compromising service levels.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Manage the day-to-day supplier lifecycle, including performance measurement and contributions to supplier scorecards.
• Issue Resolution: Act as the first point of escalation for supplier performance issues, driving efficient, smooth resolutions and implementing quick, effective corrective actions.
• Sustainability Leadership: Maintain and continually update market knowledge regarding sustainable packaging materials and innovations, offer insights to assist in sourcing decisions.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrable and significant experience purchasing packaging materials specifically within the cosmetics or high-end consumer goods industry.
• System Proficiency: Proven, hands‑on experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) for planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Supplier Development: Strong experience in comprehensive Supplier Management, including successfully executing and delivering against performance improvement plans.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (for data analysis, tracking, and reporting) or equivalent G‑suite tools.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy are non‑negotiable, especially concerning specifications, documentation, and data entry.
• Stakeholder Management: A natural ability to build strong professional relationships and collaborate effectively with a variety of internal stakeholders (R&D, Production, Finance, Quality, Supply & Demand).
• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities concurrently in a dynamic environment.

We are fueled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility.

It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

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