Senior Buyer - Strategic Negotiator for Packaging

Macfarlane Packaging; Gloucester; Vor Ort; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave (rising to 27)

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Extensive training and development

Employee discount scheme

Annual volunteering day

Eye tests and glasses (DSE)

EE mobile discount scheme

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Zusammenfassung

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations and align with the national procurement strategy. You will manage a diverse supplier base, lead sourcing, negotiate terms and monitor performance to ensure value, service and quality for customers.

This role emphasises supplier influence, cost management and operational efficiency, contributing directly to business performance. Office-based position at Waterwells/Quedgeley with a competitive package.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years experience in commercial buying or procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and drive value.
• Experience in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical ability with reporting and data interpretation.
• Good commercial awareness with focus on cost, margin and risk management.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a broad supplier portfolio, building strong relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to drive cost efficiencies and maximise margin.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality and service standards.
• Support tender activity, product sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Purchase standard and non-standard stock in line with business requirements.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Maintain stock control balancing availability with cost and risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment and responsiveness.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Cost/margin awareness

Communication

Pressure management

Fast-paced environment

Jobbeschreibung

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations and align with the national procurement strategy. You will manage a diverse supplier base, lead sourcing, negotiate terms and monitor performance to ensure value, service and quality for customers.

This role emphasises supplier influence, cost management and operational efficiency, contributing directly to business performance. Office-based position at Waterwells/Quedgeley with a competitive package.