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Our client, who specialises in providing a wide variety of high-quality food packaging is looking for a Buying Manager to join their team. The Buying Manager willtake ownership of the full procurement cycle, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring commercial success.
This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in international sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing, who thrives on driving results and securing the best deals.
The responsibilities of the Buying Manager include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and manage international sourcing and supplier negotiations to drive best-value purchasing.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, ensuring agility and responsiveness to business demands.
- Travel overseas to visit suppliers, cementing relationships, validate capacity and audit factories.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure high stock availability, reducing waste and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including BRCGS, food safety and packaging tax legislation.
Skills, Experience & Key Candidate Attributes of the Buying Manager:
- Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-volume, commercial sales environment.
- Strong track record in highly transactional roles, with international sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Commercially savvy, strong negotiator with excellent analytical skills and a results-driven mindset.
- A strategic thinker who can balance long-term supplier relationships with immediate business needs.
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
So, if you are an experienced Buying Manager and you want to make a real difference to a growing company, then apply now.
