An opportunity has arisen in our Supply Team and we are looking for a Packaging Buyer on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity. This role will join us at Taylors of Harrogate where we blend and manufacture our premium range of tea and coffees, including our famous Yorkshire Tea. As a Packaging Buyer you will be responsible for ownership of procurement activities within nominated categories, ensuring supply of goods, achieving optimal value and minimal risk whilst operating within our company values and governance processes. You will work closely with the Packaging Buying Coordinator and Assistant Packaging Buyer to support you in your categories. This is advertised as a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, however If you would like to discuss flexible working or alternate working patterns, please provide more details in your application. We offer flexibility in when and where you complete your hours (e.g. hybrid working and flexitime), but ideally this would include 2-3 days per week collaborating with your team and peers at our offices in Harrogate. About you - we're looking for: Previous packaging procurement experience, ideally within FMCG environment CIPS qualified to Level 4 or above, or studying towards CIPS qualifications Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to use Excel at intermediate level (Complex VLOOKUP’s, Pivots, formulas etc) Prior experience of using stock management or MRP/ERP systems Ability to work effectively cross functionally, as part of a larger team and individually Ability to communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written, with both internal and external stakeholders Highly organised and efficient with the ability to prioritise and organise tasks and manage workload Ability to work under pressure, maintaining accuracy and keeping to deadlines Commercial & analytic mindset What we offer you As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension. We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes. Great People, Great Culture We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group. To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.