Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

Macfarlane Group UK Ltd; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 44.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension

Descripción de la vacante

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Gloucester site on a full-time, office-based basis. You will manage a broad supplier base, negotiate terms, and drive value while supporting the national procurement strategy.

You’ll analyse supplier performance, maintain stock with cost awareness and risk management, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment. A minimum of two years’ commercial buying experience is required, with strong communication and

Formación

• Minimum 2 years in a commercial buying or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to challenge suppliers.
• Experience in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical ability with reporting and data interpretation.
• Good commercial awareness with focus on cost, margin and risk management.
• Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Cost awareness

Commercial buying

Descripción del empleo

Macfarlane Packaging is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Gloucester site on a full-time, office-based basis. You will manage a broad supplier base, negotiate terms, and drive value while supporting the national procurement strategy.

You’ll analyse supplier performance, maintain stock with cost awareness and risk management, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment. A minimum of two years’ commercial buying experience is required, with strong communication and