Packaging Buyer: Strategic FMCG Sourcing & Supplier Management

Pets Choice Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets Choice Ltd is seeking a Packaging Buyer to secure reliable supply of high-quality packaging materials. You will source, negotiate, and manage packaging suppliers, balancing quality, cost, service and availability.

You will collaborate with Quality, Production and Supply Chain to build supplier partnerships and drive cost savings. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous purchasing or buying packaging experience, preferably within an FMCG environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Ability to work cross functionally.
• Results-driven with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Full UK driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to deliver the best value for the business.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews to ensure service, quality, and delivery standards are achieved.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure packaging solutions meet business requirements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier developments, and industry changes to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ensure continuity of supply through effective supplier risk management, demand forecasting, and contingency planning.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, product specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure all packaging materials comply with relevant legislation, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve supplier, quality, and supply issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate records relating to supplier agreements, product specifications, and procurement activities.

Skills

Purchasing packaging

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical

Multi-project management

Forecasting

Driving licence

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pets Choice Ltd is seeking a Packaging Buyer to secure reliable supply of high-quality packaging materials. You will source, negotiate, and manage packaging suppliers, balancing quality, cost, service and availability.

You will collaborate with Quality, Production and Supply Chain to build supplier partnerships and drive cost savings. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.