Senior Buyer - Packaging
Location: County Durham (due to the nature of the role, this will be 4 days onsite, 1 day working from home)
Salary: £50,000
Type: Full-time, perm
Help shape the future of manufacturing by ensuring the right packaging materials are in place - at the right time, cost, and quality.
We're recruiting for a Senior Buyer to take a lead role in the procurement of raw materials and packaging for a well-known manufacturer. Sitting at the heart of the procurement team, you'll take ownership of key direct spend categories, develop strategic sourcing plans, and deliver tangible commercial results.
Day In The Life:
* Managing the procurement of raw and packaging materials to meet business needs and support wider Procurement KPIs.
* Developing purchasing plans and robust category strategies to secure sustainable, cost-effective supply.
* Building and managing supplier relationships - negotiating contracts and commercial terms including price lead-times, and MOQs.
* Monitoring market trends and providing recommendations on price locks and supplier awards.
* Leading cross-functional projects across NPD, Technical, Production, and Finance to support cost optimisation and innovation.
* Preparing budgets and ongoing reporting on Purchase Price Variance (PPV) performance.
* Issuing contracts, POs and managing purchasing activities through SAP.
* Line managing and mentoring junior buyers / purchasing administrators.
* Supporting the Head...