Senior Buyer: Strategic Procurement & Growth

Macfarlane Group; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 44 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Health plan

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Eye tests and glasses allowance

Résumé du poste

Macfarlane Packaging, a seasoned packaging distributor, seeks a Senior Buyer to strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate better terms, and manage procurement across sites. This full-time, office-based role emphasizes cost control, value delivery, and strategic sourcing to support operations.

With 2+ years in buying or procurement, you’ll drive commercial performance, monitor supplier activity, and contribute to the national procurement strategy while collaborating with internal teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a commercial buying or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and drive value.
• Experience working 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.
• Ability to prioritise and perform effectively under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Manage and develop a broad portfolio of suppliers, building strong and effective 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.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Macfarlane Packaging, a seasoned packaging distributor, seeks a Senior Buyer to strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate better terms, and manage procurement across sites. This full-time, office-based role emphasizes cost control, value delivery, and strategic sourcing to support operations.

With 2+ years in buying or procurement, you’ll drive commercial performance, monitor supplier activity, and contribute to the national procurement strategy while collaborating with internal teams to