Purchasing Coordinator or Packaging Buyer

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas Bonus

20 Days Holiday

Job summary

Confidential in Greater Manchester is seeking a Purchasing Co-ordinator or Packaging Buyer with at least two years' experience in purchasing, buying or related packaging roles. You will manage day-to-day purchasing with overseas packaging manufacturers and work with Sales, Logistics and Quality teams.

Experience with plastic packaging and knowledge of MOQs, lead times and pricing is important. The role offers Christmas Bonus and 20 days holiday, along with regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in purchasing, buying or related packaging role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing with overseas packaging manufacturers.
• Review quotations, MOQs, lead times and pricing.
• Place purchase orders and monitor progress to completion.
• Support new product development and sourcing projects.
• Carry out cost analysis and identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain pricing, supplier and purchasing information.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics and Quality to meet requirements.
• Identify and resolve purchasing or supply issues promptly.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Excel

Packaging knowledge

Job description

NEW VACANCY! (PK9438)

PURCHASING CO ORDINATOR OR PACKAGING BUYER

GREATER MANCHESTER

• Experience Dependent + Christmas Bonus + 20 Days Holiday (Increasing with length of service)

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm / Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Our client is a highly established and respected flexible packaging specialist. With a strong track record of consistent expansion and long-standing customer partnerships, the business has built a reputation for being collaborative, agile and solutions-driven.

Working with international manufacturing partners across the Far East and Europe they are looking for someone with purchasing experience and a good understanding of flexible or rigid packaging. Previous packaging experience is important, although they will also consider candidates whose relevant knowledge has been gained in a related packaging, supply chain, estimating or commercial role.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will manage day-to-day purchasing activity and work closely with overseas factories and internal Sales, Logistics and Quality teams. The level of responsibility will reflect the successful candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activity with overseas packaging manufacturers.
• Obtain, review and evaluate quotations for new and existing products, with particular consideration given to pricing, MOQs and lead times.
• Place purchase orders and monitor progress through to completion.
• Support new product development and sourcing projects.
• Carry out cost analysis and identify potential savings or alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier and purchasing information.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics and Quality to ensure customer and production requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve purchasing or supply issues in a timely manner.

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of two years' experience within purchasing, buying or a closely related packaging role.
• Experience working with packaging manufacturers or suppliers.
• Knowledge of plastic packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience within flexible or rigid plastic packaging.
• A good understanding of pricing, MOQs, lead times and production constraints.
• Strong numerical, Excel and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage priorities and work independently while contributing as part of a wider team.
• The confidence to build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.