Senior Procurement Buyer — Strategic Sourcing

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private pension scheme

Employee discount

Training & development

Volunteer day

Job summary

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing and supplier performance across our Glasgow Regional Distribution Centre and manufacturing operations. You’ll own supplier engagement, negotiate terms, and optimise cost, service, and quality to deliver real value to customers.

Based in Cumbernauld, this on-site role reports to the Head of Procurement – Scotland, offering visibility, influence, and opportunities for progression within the group.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 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 experience in reporting and data interpretation.
• Good commercial awareness with a focus on cost, margin, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• 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 practice standards.
• Support tender activity, product sourcing, and project-based procurement initiatives.
• Purchase both standard and non-standard stock items in line with business requirements.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement or consolidation.
• Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Maintain effective stock control, balancing availability with cost and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment and responsiveness.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cost control

Education

CIPS qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing and supplier performance across our Glasgow Regional Distribution Centre and manufacturing operations. You’ll own supplier engagement, negotiate terms, and optimise cost, service, and quality to deliver real value to customers.

Based in Cumbernauld, this on-site role reports to the Head of Procurement – Scotland, offering visibility, influence, and opportunities for progression within the group.