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Packaging Buyer, South Lincolnshire

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
England, Lincolnshire
Salary
£28000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus and Excellent Benefits
Closing date
14 Jul 2017

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

Job Details



A great opportunity to work in the procurement function of an award-winning, multi-site food manufacturer.

My client is an award-winning, multi-site food manufacturer, providing a wide range of products for all of the major retailers and food service providers. They have experienced significant growth over recent years and for the right person the role of Packaging Buyer offers real career progression opportunities.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager the Packaging Buyer will take ownership of a category spend and create and deliver cost savings opportunities. You will be charged with developing and implementing category sourcing strategies and to pro-actively develop new and existing supplier relationships. In return you will be given lots of autonomy and be responsible for some large and major suppliers.

Candidates will need to have previous purchasing experience ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment. You will demonstrate competencies in analysing and setting strategies for suppliers. You'll have great negotiation and interpersonal skills, be assertive and really demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your category. Previous experience within packaging, flexible or plastics particularly in the food industry would be highly beneficial.

To apply please send your details through to me today.

REF. HLJ893834 By Focus Management

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Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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