Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

Macfarlane Group; Cumbernauld; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 27 days

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Health & dental plans

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Eye tests & glasses

Résumé du poste

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support both Glasgow Regional Distribution Centre and Pitreavie Group manufacturing, aligned to a national procurement strategy. You will own sourcing, negotiation and supplier performance to ensure best value, service and quality for customers.

This commercially focused role requires influencing suppliers, managing cost and supporting operational efficiency to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in a commercial buying/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 experience in reporting and data interpretation.
• Good commercial awareness with focus on cost, margin and risk management.
• Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure.
• CIPS qualification or working towards is advantageous - full support provided.

Responsabilités

• 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, ensuring adherence to quality, service, and best practices.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Cost and margin awareness

Pressure management

Formation

CIPS qualification

Description du poste

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to support both Glasgow Regional Distribution Centre and Pitreavie Group manufacturing, aligned to a national procurement strategy. You will own sourcing, negotiation and supplier performance to ensure best value, service and quality for customers.

This commercially focused role requires influencing suppliers, managing cost and supporting operational efficiency to drive business performance.