Buyer

1 week ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Macfarlane Packaging Full time

Buyer

Location:
Wakefield


Package:
Basic Salary up to £26,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus


& other excellent PLC company benefits

Sector:
Packaging distribution


The Company

We, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team in Wakefield.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions 'dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customerswith fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service.

Our procurement functionality is a vital part of our solution offering and we continually invest in the professional development of our team including CIPSaccredited training.


The Buyer Role

Working as a member of our local procurement team, the Buyer role will support the site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy.

Your appointment to this position will be integral to the overall success of ourbusiness, as you will be instrumental in helping to coordinate the management and development of the regional supplier base.


Buyer Key Duties:

  • Managing a large portfolio of suppliers
  • Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant
  • Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service and best practise initiatives
  • Managing performance of the supplier base
  • Assisting with tender activity, product enquiries and adhoc project work
  • Purchasing of standard and nonstandard stock items
  • Carrying out supplier benchmarking activities
  • Reporting and statistical analysis
  • Upholding procurement strategy
  • Maximising profitability and minimising risk to the Business
  • Undertaking stock control and administration activities

Do you have the correct profile?

Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes.

Our flexible employee benefits can include:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free parking at many of our site locations
  • Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
  • Employee assistance program to support & advise with wellbeing & any issues
  • Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
  • Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
  • Annual paid volunteering day
  • Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
  • Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Long service awards (540 years)
  • Charitable giving options
  • Financial support with eyetests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
  • O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)


Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee's potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.


How to apply/next steps

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