Senior Buyer Packaging

DarcyBrook; Brompton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Brompton is looking for a Senior Buyer with packaging procurement experience. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management for a 12-month fixed contract. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, a relevant degree, and knowledge of SAP. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements, highlighting a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer with a focus on Packaging procurement.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret market data.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic initiatives to optimise spend on packaging.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for competitive terms.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure reliable supply of materials.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Analytical abilities

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

DarcyBrook is recruiting for a Senior Buyer for a manufacturing company based in Kent. This is a 12 month fixed contract position, with the possibility of being extended or going permanent. Experience of sourcing Packaging is essential for this role. This role comes with excellent benefits including hybrid working.

The Role:

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify and execute strategic initiatives to optimise spend and deliver substantial cost reductions across packaging categories (e.g., labels, bottles, tins).
• Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with global and local suppliers to secure the most competitive terms, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Proactively manage supplier performance, evaluate risks, and ensure a continuous, reliable supply of all essential packaging materials.
• Value Driver: Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives and value-engineering projects without compromising quality or sustainability targets.
• Experience with supplier Contracts and Supplier agreements.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, with a specific focus on Packaging procurement.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities—you know how to interpret market data and turn it into a strategy.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (CIPS certification is a bonus).
• You are proactive, a brilliant communicator, and can build robust, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• SAP or similar MRP knowledge.