Packaging Buyer

Job description

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…!

• 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

• 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

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

• 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