Job vacancy - Packaging Buyer

Position: Packaging Buyer
Reference: acsFBpbr
Location: Chichester
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
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Title: Packaging Buyer

Do you have experience of working within procurement, purchasing/buying in an FMCG environment? Do you have excellent negotiation and contract management skills?

Packaging Buyer required near Chichester

OTE: upto £32,000

Location: Chichester

The Role of Packaging Buyer:

Responsible for inventory replenishment and the purchasing of packaging and consumables required by the business. Working as a pivotal member of the packaging team, the Packaging Buyer will also be accountable for delivering value across the packaging categories and assisting with NPD packaging origination. With first rate communication and negotiation skills you will also work to acquire, maintain and develop the supplier base identifying cost and quality improvements in line with continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities and duties will include, but not be restricted to:

  • Source and purchase of packaging products and consumables
  • Build, maintain and develop effective relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers
  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Identify cost & quality improvements
  • Effective replenishment of packaging material and control of stock
  • Sector analysis to identify opportunities and to mitigate commercial and technical risks
  • Engage in relevant product development and innovation
  • Co-ordination and management of the introduction of new and replacement packaging

What are the benefits provided to all Packaging Buyer

  • Company pension scheme
  • Discounted leisure membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
  • Rapidly growing company

What are the key (minimum) requirements for a successful Packaging Buyer application?

  • Experience of working within procurement, purchasing/buying in an FMCG environment
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Experience of stock replenishment and inventory management
  • Strong and effective communication skills
  • Conversant in the use of MS Office applications, email, MRP systems and the internet
  • An understanding of packaging materials - desirable
  • Financial understanding of budgets and P&L accounts - desirable

If you would like to learn more about the role of sales executive Apply Today and we will be in touch!

ACS are recruiting for Packaging Buyer If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Packaging Buyer, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Packaging Buyer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Packaging Buyer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Packaging Buyer role you desire.