Packaging Buyer

6 months ago

St Helens, United Kingdom Aimia Foods Ltd Full time

**About Us**

We're a major food and drinks manufacturer based in Haydock. With a portfolio of popular brands like Horlicks, Drink me Chai, Shmoo, Juice Break, and Isovibe, we're known for our "big enough to do things well, small enough to do them quickly" philosophy.

Our mission is to be world renowned as a market-leading, multi-channel Manufacturer and Distributor of Food and Beverage brands, and we're passionate about enriching the lives of our consumers through the provision of quality brands.

It doesn't stop there though, we firmly believe that our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and we live by our values: Creative and Adaptable, Respect and Integrity, Do the Right Thing, and Excellence, we support professional growth, encourage innovation and are dedicated to having a positive impact.

Achieving our goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of connectivity and fun woven throughout your time with us at Aimia, too. We offer a unique range of benefits including holiday homes in the Lakes, Devon and Spain

**About the Role**

Join our dynamic team as a Packaging Buyer and play a pivotal role in sourcing and procuring high-quality packaging materials. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will ensure the availability of high quality packaging materials while optimising costs and nurturing effective supplier relationships. This crucial position supports production and meets customer demands with a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility.
- Source and procure packaging materials in line with production schedules and quality standards.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and pricing agreements.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.
- Collaborate with suppliers to uncover opportunities for cost reduction and value enhancement.
- Work with the Supplier Performance Relationship Manager to maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers, ensuring reliable supply and addressing technical issues promptly.
- Partner with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Inventory Manager to maintain optimal levels of packaging materials to support production needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements within the packaging procurement process.
- Embrace best practices and innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact and promote circular economy principles.

**About You**
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ambition to develop into a future leader.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Experience in integrating environmental criteria into procurement processes and supplier evaluations.
- Familiarity with sustainable procurement frameworks and certifications.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proactive and results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and utilise data.
- Understanding of contractual agreements, SLAs, and procurement best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address issues diplomatically.
- Project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Experience and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a procurement-related role.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field, with a focus on environmental sustainability preferred.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Aimia and our culture. When you apply, please share any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Pay: £19,129.25-£65,639.97 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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