Buyer: Sustainable Packaging Solutions - Wales

Buyer:
Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Are you passionate about sustainability and innovation in packaging? Our client – a leading player in its field – is seeking an experienced Packaging Buyer to join their procurement team and help drive their transition towards sustainable, circular, and responsible packaging solutions
.

As the Packaging Buyer, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and managing a diverse portfolio of sustainable packaging materials and commodities across categories such as paper, board, bioplastics, recycled polymers, and renewable materials.

You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and suppliers to deliver cost‑effective, compliant, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions that align with the company’s ESG and Net Zero goals.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for sustainable packaging materials and commodities.
• Identify and qualify suppliers aligned with ethical, environmental, and social standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply terms to ensure optimal value and security of supply.
• Partner with innovation and design teams to introduce new eco‑friendly packaging concepts.
• Monitor market trends, raw material fluctuations, and sustainability developments.
• Support the business in achieving carbon reduction and circular economy objectives.

• Proven experience in packaging procurement
  , ideally within the FMCG or food sectors.
• Strong understanding of sustainable materials
  , recycling infrastructure, and supplier certification schemes (FSC, PEFC, ISCC, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Passionate about driving change towards greener supply chains
  .

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a future‑fit, responsible packaging strategy with a forward‑thinking organisation that places sustainability at the heart of its operations.

If you’re a proactive and purpose‑driven buyer ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.