Packaging Buyer

Permanent Futures Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Packaging Buyer to manage sourcing of packaging materials while driving innovation and sustainability. You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure optimal cost and quality of materials. Candidates should have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and data analysis ability. This role offers competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance incentives

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team culture

Exposure to sustainability and innovation projects

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or buying, ideally within packaging or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills are essential.
• Data analysis and contract evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for packaging materials.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to support growth.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Support sustainability initiatives and cost-reduction projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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? Please speak with Brian Haigh.