Packaging Buyer - MUST BE FROM PACKAGING

Office Angels

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Early Finish Every Friday

Company-Contributory Pension Scheme

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A rapidly growing company seeks a Packaging Buyer with a background in the packaging industry and excellent negotiation skills to optimize procurement strategy. As a key member of their Leicester team, you'll oversee product categories, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure efficient supply chains while enjoying a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in buying/purchasing role; packaging industry experience essential.
Strong data analysis and numeracy skills.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Own product categories, manage purchasing from order to delivery.
Build supplier relationships, negotiate pricing while ensuring quality.
Monitor product performance, identify trends for innovative solutions.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Drive & Organisation

Team Player

Education

Minimum 3 years in a buying/purchasing role

Packaging industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Packaging Buyer - MUST BE FROM PACKAGING

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Packaging Buyer (Experience in Packaging Essential)

Location: Leicester
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Sales Director

Join a Growing, Dynamic Business

We're in an exciting phase of growth and looking for a Packaging Buyer who brings industry knowledge, commercial awareness, and a passion for sourcing to join our Leicester-based team. If you're a confident negotiator with experience in the packaging sector and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Packaging Buyer, you'll take ownership of specific product categories and play a critical role in driving procurement strategy. You'll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure efficient, cost-effective supply chains and timely product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Supplier Management: Own your product categories, manage the full purchasing process from order placement to delivery-including international freight coordination.
Sourcing & Negotiation: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate competitive pricing and terms while ensuring quality and reliability.
Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor product performance, identify market trends, and source innovative packaging solutions to support growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with internal departments to align purchasing plans with business objectives and launch schedules.
Cost & Profitability Management: Track commodity prices and market movements to drive savings and protect margins.
Team Guidance: Support and direct administrative team members, ensuring purchasing operations run smoothly.

What We're Looking For

️ Experience: Minimum 3 years in a buying/purchasing role-packaging industry experience is essential
Analytical Mindset: Strong data analysis and numeracy skills
IT Proficiency: Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Communication: Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
Drive & Organisation: Self-motivated with strong time management and the ability to prioritise workload
Team Player: Collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently

What We Offer

Competitive Salary
Early Finish Every Friday
Company-Contributory Pension Scheme
Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
Opportunities for career development, including potential progression to Buying Manager

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