Packaging Buyer

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Cast UK Limited Full time

**Manchester**
**£35,000 -£37,000**
**Role Profile**

Our client is a thriving FMCG business with a site in Greater Manchester. Due to continued growth and success, they have created an additional role in their Procurement team to focus on their Paper Packaging category.

If you have previous experience in Paper / Board / Labels and are looking for a fantastic new challenge, then this could be the ideal career move for you

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Assume commercial ownership for Paper Packaging spend
- Lead negotiations for contracts and supplier agreements
- Monitor and manage supplier performance
- Drive cost saving projects within the supplier base
- Coordinate procurement activity for all related NPD projects
- Assist in developing suitable sourcing strategies for the category to ensure best value, continuity of supply, quality and compliance

**Skills and Experience**
- Previous procurement experience in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment, such as Food or FMCG
- Good working knowledge of the Paper / Cardboard / Label market
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Good analytical ability / Excel skills
- Confident communication style, able to influence internal and external stakeholders

CIPS qualification (or keenness to work towards CIPS) would be preferred.

**Client**

Our client is a thriving FMCG business with a site in Greater Manchester. The business continues to see unprecedented growth and expansion, and this role represents a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a newly created category and make an impact quickly

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