Senior Buyer - Paper

Euro Packaging UK Limited; Hay Mills; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Buyer to manage the procurement of paper essential for their production processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the paper sector, a strong network within the industry, and exceptional negotiation skills. This role includes managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and driving cost-saving initiatives. Candidates should be commercially focused and have a proven track record in high volume purchasing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the paper sector from a buying/purchasing perspective.
• Strong understanding of paper converting/manufacturing products from paper.
• Experience of high volume European and global purchasing including from SE Asia.
• A strong network within the paper sector including mills and suppliers.
• Demonstrable achievements in delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for all paper.
• Negotiate competitive terms and drive cost saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers in the paper sector.
• Ensure compliance with waste legislation and relevant standards.

Skills

Extensive experience in the paper sector

Strong understanding of paper converting

Experience of high volume purchasing

Strong negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

EP Group

Senior Buyer

Paper

EP Group is an award winning, global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and Southeast Asia.

Our global headquarters in Birmingham is home to our dedicated paper manufacturing division providing a wide range of food packaging products for some of the worlds largest high street and online retail, grocery and FMCG customers.

We are now seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the procurement of our paper for the manufacture of our products.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Buyer

Paper

Manage the end-to-end procurement process for all our paper

Develop a deep understanding of our product range and their associated paper requirements

Develop an understanding of our manufacturing capabilities in relation to how our paper is used to manufacture our products

Build a strong network of paper suppliers, mills, agents, merchants and other players in the market

Negotiate competitive terms

Drive cost saving initiatives to deliver cost reductions across our paper sourcing

Manage supplier evaluation, selection and ongoing quality reviews

Extensive travel to the global supply base

Approval of purchase orders in line with SAP release authorisation.

Drive stock reduction whilst maintaining availability in line with agreed service levels.

Ensure full group compliance of waste legislation obligations.

Ensure full compliance with the relevant BRC standard and customer standards.

Ensure full compliance with relevant Ethical standards.

Drive best practice process throughout our paper supply chain

Identify tends in supply and demand for paper in relation to our business requirements, taking action to benefit the business

Key Requirements

Senior Buyer

Paper

Extensive experience in the paper sector from a buying / purchasing perspective

Strong understanding of paper converting / manufacturing products from paper

Experience of high volume European and global purchasing including from SE Asia.

A strong network within the paper sector to include mills, suppliers, agents and merchants

Understanding of SIOP in a paper converting or manufacturing environment

Strategic approach to sourcing.

Demonstrable achievements in delivering cost savings

Proven track record of delivering results in sourcing.

Strong communication / stakeholder management skills.

Commercially focused.

Skilled negotiator. Hands on approach to face to face negotiations with Supply base.

Knowledge of MRP systems, SAP would be beneficial

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