Senior Buyer: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations

Macfarlane Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Flexible benefits

27 days holiday

Job summary

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations from Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester. The role offers a basic salary up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus and a flexible benefits package including up to 27 days of holiday.

You will build supplier partnerships, negotiate terms, and contribute to procurement strategy across the site and nationally. The role is office-based with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in commercial buying or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Excellent communication and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad supplier portfolio and build strong relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to drive value.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality and service.
• Support tender activity, sourcing and project procurement.
• Purchase standard and non-standard stock per business needs.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking and identify consolidation opportunities.
• Analyse data and produce reports to support decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Procurement

Job description

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support site operations from Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester. The role offers a basic salary up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus and a flexible benefits package including up to 27 days of holiday.

You will build supplier partnerships, negotiate terms, and contribute to procurement strategy across the site and nationally. The role is office-based with clear progression opportunities.