Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer (12‑Month Contract)

Tate Recruitment; Kempston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Annual company bonus

25 days holiday

Matched pension scheme

Life Assurance

Free daily lunch

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer for a 12-month maternity contract in Kempston, UK. The role involves managing stock levels for packaging components, raising purchase orders, and maintaining specifications within the Document Management System. Ideal candidates should have experience in purchasing packaging in regulated environments and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonuses and 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing packaging components in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers.
• Detail-focused, commercially aware and self-motivated mindset.
• Familiarity with change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels for packaging components to support production.
• Raise purchase orders for packaging components aligned with business needs.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications in the Document Management System.
• Own relevant Change Controls for your category.

Skills

Purchasing packaging components

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Experience with pharmaceutical packaging

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Packaging Inventory Planner/Buyer for a 12-month maternity contract in Kempston, UK. The role involves managing stock levels for packaging components, raising purchase orders, and maintaining specifications within the Document Management System. Ideal candidates should have experience in purchasing packaging in regulated environments and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonuses and 25 days of holiday.