Packaging Buyer

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Packaging Buyer to join a dynamic team in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in FMCG purchasing, particularly in packaging procurement. Responsibilities span from sourcing strategies to supplier management, ensuring quality and compliance while driving cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing within manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in packaging procurement, preferably within FMCG.
• Relevant diploma or degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for packaging categories.
• Source materials from approved vendors and onboard new suppliers.
• Negotiate supplier prices and pursue cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Packaging

Procurement

FMCG

Education

National Diploma or BCom in Logistics, Procurement Management, Supply Chain

Job description

Are you a skilled Senior Packaging Buyer with 5 years' FMCG food experience?

Join a fast-paced team where your expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives will make a real impact.

Take ownership of packaging procurement, drive innovation with R&D and Quality, and help deliver excellence to market—on time, every time.

Education:

National Diploma or BCom equivalent in Logistics, Procurement Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a packaging procurement role, preferably within FMCG.

Job Responsibilities:

Sourcing Strategy:

• Develop and maintain sourcing strategies for key packaging categories, reflecting market dynamics and updating as conditions evolve.
• Communicate sourcing strategies with stakeholders, outlining expected business outcomes.
• Engage cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Marketing) to align on packaging initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of packaging trends, innovations, and competitor practices.

Sourcing of Packaging Materials and Suppliers:

• Source packaging materials from approved vendors following standard procedures.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers considering cost, sustainability, lead time, and reliability.
• Review and rationalize the supplier base to improve efficiency.
• Act as the main contact for suppliers on commercial and supply matters.
• Manage procurement aligning with MRP to ensure timely orders.
• Monitor delivery timelines, follow up on orders, and communicate risks or delays.

Cost and Price Management:

• Negotiate supplier prices with proper justification and approval.
• Identify and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor cost drivers and prepare cost forecasts.

Supplier Relationship & Compliance Management:

• Ensure suppliers provide necessary compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate supplier records with Quality standards.
• Facilitate onboarding and conduct regular reviews.

Imported Packaging Materials Management:

• Oversee procurement of imported packaging to ensure availability.
• Coordinate logistics to minimize penalties and costs.

Quality and Continuous Improvement:

• Align procurement with quality standards and regulations.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate on non-conformance resolutions.
• Maintain a register of savings initiatives.
• Lead projects to optimize costs and value.
• Support working capital improvements through strategic inventory management.

Desired Skills: Packaging, Procurement, FMCG