Senior Buyer

• optimisation while maintaining agreed service levels and product availability.
• Ensure compliance with waste legislation, BRC standards, customer requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
• Promote best practice throughout the packaging supply chain.
• Monitor market trends, supply risks and demand changes, proactively implementing strategies that benefit the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Significant buying or procurement experience within the packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing and converting processes.
• Experience sourcing high-volume materials across Europe and Southeast Asia.
• An established network of packaging suppliers, manufacturers, merchants and agents.
• Knowledge of SIOP within a packaging manufacturing environment.
• A strategic approach to procurement and supplier management.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and commercial improvements.
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience leading face-to-face supplier negotiations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to make informed sourcing decisions.
• Experience using MRP systems, with SAP knowledge highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity...