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Overview
We are a leading recruitment firm in the print, packaging and paper sectors. We have recently closed a vacancy for the Packaging Buyer role, which required strong communication skills, supply‑chain management, cost‑reduction expertise, and procurement competence.
Responsibilities
- Day‑to‑day management of packaging requirements from multiple suppliers for new and existing products.
- Support sourcing initiatives and commodity strategies to identify suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and implement effective sourcing tactics.
- Manage strategy and bid process for packaging items, reviewing, analysing and coordinating supplier bids.
- Collaborate with internal departments on product development and packaging selection.
- Continuously improve procedures, monitor supplier performance, and resolve issues promptly.
- Create and implement cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining high service and quality levels.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, specifications, correspondence, and other written materials.
Qualifications
- Strong numeracy skills for evaluating, managing, and negotiating vendor costs, quality control, and distribution capabilities.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilience, determination, positive attitude, and confidence.
- Experience in packaging, print, or paper sectors, or a comparable supply‑chain role.
Contact
- Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
- Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
- Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
Eligibility
Applicants should be resident in the UK and have experience in the print, packaging or paper sectors.
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Location: West Yorkshire
Job Description:
Overview
We are a leading recruitment firm in the print, packaging and paper sectors. We have recently closed a vacancy for the Packaging Buyer role, which required strong communication skills, supply‑chain management, cost‑reduction expertise, and procurement competence.
Responsibilities
- Day‑to‑day management of packaging requirements from multiple suppliers for new and existing products.
- Support sourcing initiatives and commodity strategies to identify suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and implement effective sourcing tactics.
- Manage strategy and bid process for packaging items, reviewing, analysing and coordinating supplier bids.
- Collaborate with internal departments on product development and packaging selection.
- Continuously improve procedures, monitor supplier performance, and resolve issues promptly.
- Create and implement cost‑reduction initiatives while maintaining high service and quality levels.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, specifications, correspondence, and other written materials.
Qualifications
- Strong numeracy skills for evaluating, managing, and negotiating vendor costs, quality control, and distribution capabilities.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilience, determination, positive attitude, and confidence.
- Experience in packaging, print, or paper sectors, or a comparable supply‑chain role.
Contact
- Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk
- Head of Print recruitment – Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk
- Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk
Eligibility
Applicants should be resident in the UK and have experience in the print, packaging or paper sectors.
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Posted: May 3rd, 2026