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A large food manufacturer are seeking a Packaging Buyer. As a Packaging Buyer, you will help shape the supply of retail and food service packaging, strengthen relationships with trusted suppliers, and bring fresh insight through category optimisation and spend analysis. Based on a long-term, progressive path, Packaging Buyer roles at the company combine real responsibility, modern procurement thinking, and a supportive environment where results are recognised.
£35,000 to £40,000 plus Benefits- Hybrid Working
What You Will Do:
– Support ongoing relationships with preferred packaging suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply.
– Negotiate pricing, agree terms and conditions, and set up contracts or supply agreements where required.
– Carry out spend, contract, and market analysis for packaging categories to inform decision-making across the business.
– Work with site teams to manage lead times and minimum order quantities, minimising waste while meeting service needs.
– Source new packaging and suppliers in line with legislation and relevant retailer, ethical, and environmental standards.
– Partner with NPD and technical teams to support supplier approval and protect product integrity.
What You Will Bring:
– Minimum of 2 years’ procurement experience, with an ideal background in packaging procurement.
– Strong analytical skills, with confidence interpreting data and turning it into clear recommendations.
– Commercial awareness and a good understanding of raw material or commodity markets affecting packaging decisions.
– Contract management and supplier experience, including negotiation and tendering exposure.
– Motivation to develop further, with an interest in working towards CIPS qualification.
In this Packaging Buyer position, the work directly supports high-quality food supply operations by keeping packaging flowing smoothly and efficiently from supplier to site. The focus on compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement helps drive effective procurement across the business, while clear communication across cross-functional teams ensures shared goals are delivered with pace and confidence.
Location:
This Packaging Buyer role is based at the Brackley site.
Interested?
If Packaging Buyer work sounds like the kind of role where organisation, negotiation, and smarter procurement make a visible impact, apply now to be considered. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful expertise in packaging sourcing and category performance, so don’t wait.
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