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Packaging Buyer

United Kingdom, Leicester 52000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2025

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Join a Growing, Dynamic Business. We're in an exciting phase of growth and looking for a Packaging Buyer who brings industry knowledge, commercial awareness, and a passion for sourcing to join our Leicester-based team. If you're a confident negotiator with experience in the packaging sector and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibility

  • Own your product categories, manage the full purchasing process from order placement to delivery-including international freight coordination
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate competitive pricing and terms while ensuring quality and reliability
  • Monitor product performance, identify market trends, and source innovative packaging solutions to support growth
  • Liaise with internal departments to align purchasing plans with business objectives and launch schedules
  • Track commodity prices and market movements to drive savings and protect margins
  • Support and direct administrative team members, ensuring purchasing operations run smoothly

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years in a buying/purchasing role-packaging industry experience is essential
  • Strong data analysis and numeracy skills
  • Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with strong time management and the ability to prioritise workload
  • Collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Early Finish Every Friday
  • Company-Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
  • Opportunities for career development, including potential progression to Buying Manager
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