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Senior Buyer Packaging
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gillingham
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
DarcyBrook is recruiting for a Senior Buyer for a manufacturing company based in Kent. This is a 12 month fixed contract position, with the possibility of being extended or going permanent. Experience of sourcing Packaging is essential for this role. This role comes with excellent benefits including hybrid working.
The Role :
Strategic Sourcing: Identify and execute strategic initiatives to optimise spend and deliver substantial cost reductions across packaging categories (e.g., labels, bottles, tins,).
Lead high-stakes commercial negotiations with global and local suppliers to secure the most competitive terms, quality, and delivery schedules.
Proactively manage supplier performance, evaluate risks, and ensure a continuous, reliable supply of all essential packaging materials.
Value Driver: Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives and value-engineering projects without compromising quality or sustainability targets.
Experience with supplier Contracts and Supplier agreements..
What You Bring to the Table:
Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, with a specific focus on Packaging procurement
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
Strong analytical abilities—you know how to interpret market data and turn it into a strategy.
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (CIPS certification is a bonus).
You are proactive, a brilliant communicator, and can build robust, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
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