Buyer

3 days ago

Fareham, United Kingdom Macfarlane Packaging Full time

**Buyer**
**Location: Fareham**
**Package: Basic Salary up to £25,000 **(depending 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 based in Fareham. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to providecustomers with 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 includingCIPS accredited 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 ad-hoc project work
- Purchasing of standard and non-standard 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 well-being & any issues
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial support with eye-tests/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.
**Next Steps**
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