Senior Buyer: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Leadership

Macfarlane Packaging; Gloucester; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Employee discount scheme

Annual volunteering day

Descripción de la vacante

Macfarlane Packaging, a Gloucester-based packaging distribution leader with over 75 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations and align with the national procurement strategy. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to service quality and supplier performance.

In this hands-on, office-based role, you will influence suppliers, negotiate terms, and support tender activity while ensuring alignment with business goals and risk

Formación

• Two years' experience in a commercial buying or procurement role.
• 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 a focus on cost, margin and risk management.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop a broad portfolio of suppliers, 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 projects.
• Purchase standard and non-standard stock items per 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.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Pressure management

Descripción del empleo

Macfarlane Packaging, a Gloucester-based packaging distribution leader with over 75 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations and align with the national procurement strategy. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to service quality and supplier performance.

In this hands-on, office-based role, you will influence suppliers, negotiate terms, and support tender activity while ensuring alignment with business goals and risk