Job Title: Buyer: Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Salary: £To Attract The Best
Location: Wales
Reference: J8148
This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-
Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –
George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk
Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.
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Are you passionate about sustainability and innovation in packaging?
Our client – a leading player in its field – is seeking an experienced Packaging Buyer to join their procurement team and help drive their transition towards sustainable, circular, and responsible packaging solutions.
The Role
As the Packaging Buyer, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and managing a diverse portfolio of sustainable packaging materials and commodities across categories such as paper, board, bioplastics, recycled polymers, and renewable materials.
You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and suppliers to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions that align with the company’s ESG and Net Zero goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for sustainable packaging materials and commodities.
- Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with ethical, environmental, and social standards.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms to ensure optimal value and security of supply.
- Partner with innovation and design teams to introduce new eco-friendly packaging concepts.
- Monitor market trends, raw material fluctuations, and sustainability developments.
- Support the business in achieving carbon reduction and circular economy objectives.
About You
- Proven experience in packaging procurement, ideally within the FMCG or food sectors.
- Strong understanding of sustainable materials, recycling infrastructure, and supplier certification schemes (FSC, PEFC, ISCC, etc.).
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Passionate about driving change towards greener supply chains.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a future-fit, responsible packaging strategy with a forward-thinking organisation that places sustainability at the heart of its operations.
If you’re a proactive and purpose-driven buyer ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-
Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –
George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk
Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.
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Are you passionate about sustainability and innovation in packaging?
Our client – a leading player in its field – is seeking an experienced Packaging Buyer to join their procurement team and help drive their transition towards sustainable, circular, and responsible packaging solutions.
The Role
As the Packaging Buyer, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and managing a diverse portfolio of sustainable packaging materials and commodities across categories such as paper, board, bioplastics, recycled polymers, and renewable materials.
You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and suppliers to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions that align with the company’s ESG and Net Zero goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for sustainable packaging materials and commodities.
- Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with ethical, environmental, and social standards.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms to ensure optimal value and security of supply.
- Partner with innovation and design teams to introduce new eco-friendly packaging concepts.
- Monitor market trends, raw material fluctuations, and sustainability developments.
- Support the business in achieving carbon reduction and circular economy objectives.
About You
- Proven experience in packaging procurement, ideally within the FMCG or food sectors.
- Strong understanding of sustainable materials, recycling infrastructure, and supplier certification schemes (FSC, PEFC, ISCC, etc.).
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Passionate about driving change towards greener supply chains.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a future-fit, responsible packaging strategy with a forward-thinking organisation that places sustainability at the heart of its operations.
If you’re a proactive and purpose-driven buyer ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
