Packaging Buyer

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.

A large retailing group has an opening for a Packaging Buyer. This role requires someone with great communication skills and the ability to lead, influence and build strong working relationships with a diverse range of people. We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude, resilience and determination.

The Packaging Buyer is responsible for the day-to-day management and requirements of packaging from multiple suppliers for new and existing products. This position will provide support in sourcing initiatives and commodity strategies to identify suppliers, provide competitive pricing and implement effective sourcing tactics. Tasks performed will be associated with supporting business growth and delivering on service, quality and cost objectives.

Strong numeracy skills will be required to evaluate, manager and negotiate various vendor costs, quality control, and distribution capabilities to make appropriate suggestions or selections. You will also use your strength with numbers to create and implement cost reduction initiatives, while maintaining high levels of service and quality.

The selected candidate will be required to manage the strategy and bid process for packaging items; reviewing, analysing and coordinating bids for evaluation process. You will work with internal departments on new and existing product developments and help with the packaging selection process.  

Candidates must dedicate themselves to continuous improvement procedures, managing suppliers by monitoring their performance and feedback, and addressing any issues as they arise.

Exemplary written communication skills are also key to this role. You will be required to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, specifications, correspondence and other written materials.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to see the fine detail in everything.