Senior Buyer Packaging

DarcyBrook; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gillingham seeks a Senior Buyer to focus on packaging sourcing. This 12-month fixed contract includes hybrid working and requires strong negotiation skills and proven procurement experience in packaging. A Bachelor's degree and SAP knowledge are essential.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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