Packaging Buyer

Packaging Buyer
Leeds (Mon to Fri, office based)
£32,000 - £35,000

Fantastic opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic Buyer to join a fast-paced, growing Packaging business in the Leeds area!

If you are confident in negotiation, supplier management and cost control and enjoy working with an international supplier base, then read on…!

Key Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs for packaging material to international supplier base
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to ensure best terms are achieved
• Issue quotations to customers based on supplier pricing, utilising stocked products wherever possible to drive maximum efficiencies and quick turnaround
• Conduct tendering activities for higher value / longer term supplier agreements, always driving best value throughout the company's supply chain

Why should I apply?

• Fantastic opportunity to join an established packaging business enjoying continued success and growth
• Enjoy the autonomy and responsibility which comes with this role in order to make a real impact to the business
• Excellent working environment / team culture, and modern office facilities
• Competitive salary and benefits which include 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), and company bonus

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (based in the office full time)

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Previous purchasing experience in a fast-paced B2B environment
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence dealing with international suppliers
• Great communication and relationship building skills
• Good commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Driven and enthusiastic
• Previous experience in the packaging industry would be an advantage but is not essential

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