Lead Packaging Buyer

Posted 4 hours ago by Henderson Brown Recruitment

Remote job
Location:
Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire
Salary/Rate:
£45,000 - £50,000/annum
Job Title: Lead Packaging Buyer
Location: Huntingdonshire
Setup: 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH (flexible arrangements available)
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: £45,000 to £50,000 base salary + benefits incl family healthcare

Company Overview:
Join a dynamic team within a leading business, known for innovation and sustainable solutions in the food sector. With a commitment to reducing plastic usage and collaborating closely with retailers, the company is focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions. As part of a forward-thinking team, you'll help shape the future of packaging while making a significant contribution to the business's success.

Job Overview:
As the Lead Packaging Buyer, managing a team of 2 stock controllers, you will lead procurement activities for a range of packaging materials including boxes, pallets, netting, plastic sealers, and punnets. You'll work with both domestic and international suppliers to purchase packaging solutions. Collaborating closely with commercial and sustainability teams, you'll drive cost-saving initiatives, ensure compliance with packaging regulations, and contribute to innovative packaging projects aimed at reducing plastic for retailers.

Key Responsibilities:
* Procurement Execution: Sourcing, supplier relationships, and purchasing for packaging materials.
* Compliance Management: Oversee key packaging compliances, including labelling, material regulations, plastic packaging taxes, and retailer-specific requirements across multiple business units.
* Cost Optimisation: Drive cost-saving initiatives and support packaging spend effectively.
* Collaboration: Work closely with commercial and sustainability teams to stay ahead of packaging trends and innovations.
* Management: 2 direct reports, Stock Controllers

Requirements:
* Proven experience in packaging procurement (food or retail environment would be desirable but not a requirement).
* Strong understanding of packaging regulations and compliance requirements.
* Ability to manage supplier relationships and execute cost-saving initiatives.
* Experience collaborating with sustainability teams on packaging innovations.

Benefits:
* Salary range: £45,000 to £50,000.
* Family healthcare coverage.
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact me on LinkedIn.
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
1234_1729070400
Job ID:
222495122
Applications:
Less than 10

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