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Packaging Buyer | Fresh Food | Evesham

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Worcestershire, Evesham
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
2 Jun 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Buying

Job Details



Are you a packaging buyer who has dealt with food? If so we'd like to hear from you.

About the Company:

Our client is a leading fresh food supplier that has seen great results and growth in recent years. They supply leading retail multiples with a variety of fresh food products. They are an established supplier and manufacturer with a turnover in excess of £100m. They are big innovators and stay on top of the latest food trends to deliver the best products to the supermarkets and end users (you and me). They operate from multiple sites including the new state of the art facilities where this role is based.

About the Role:

You will use your knowledge of food packaging to lead innovation and savings. You will be a strong communicator and build rapport with suppliers to ensure continued business relationships. You will use your keen eye and attention to detail to proof and approve artwork to ensure packaging complies with all standards. You will understand the idiosyncrasies of food trays, packs and bags and be able to identify suppliers from your previous experience.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will come from a food packaging background and will have 5 years + experience in a similar role. You will be a natural negotiator and be able to lead innovation to ensure packaging products are up to date and leading market trends. You will have experience in proofing artwork and the technical standards required.

Minimum Requirements:

To be considered for this role, as a minimum, you must have experience within a packaging buying function within food or a similar FMCG product.

Application Process:

If you feel you meet the minimum requirements for this position click apply now or contact Tom on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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