About the job Buyer
Group Buyer
Location: Office-based (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm)
Travel: Occasional travel to UK site
Salary: Excellent package available depending on experience
Role Overview
An established and innovative organisation within the packaging sector is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Group Buyer to join the Senior Management Team in a newly created role.
This position will play a pivotal role in procurement and supplier management, with a strong focus on negotiation, supplier relations, and cost control within an FMCG-led supply chain environment.
The successful candidate will directly influence supply chain efficiency, cost optimisation, and quality assurance, ensuring the consistent delivery of superior products to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategy
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Develop, lead, and execute group purchasing strategies aligned to business objectives.
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Oversee bulk procurement activities to leverage economies of scale.
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Track and report KPIs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate supply chain risks.
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Forecast pricing trends and monitor market conditions to identify shifts in supplier dynamics.
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Conduct cost analysis, scenario planning, and benchmarking exercises.
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Monitor and forecast future demand levels to ensure continuity of supply.
Supplier Management
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Build and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships.
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Source, evaluate, and partner with reliable vendors.
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Craft and execute negotiation strategies, securing commercially advantageous agreements.
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Manage supplier performance to ensure service, pricing, and quality standards are achieved.
Cost & Operational Management
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Analyse market trends and pricing to secure best-value agreements.
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Manage purchase orders and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
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Resolve supplier issues efficiently and professionally.
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Coordinate with inventory teams to align purchasing with stock requirements.
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Ensure all procured goods meet required quality standards.
Experience & Requirements
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Minimum 5 years relevant procurement experience, ideally within FMCG or a related manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrable management and leadership experience.
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Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering cost savings.
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In-depth understanding of supply chain management principles.
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Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and pricing trends.
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Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.
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Assertive leadership style with the ability to direct teams effectively.
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High attention to detail and strong decision-making capability.
This is a senior-level opportunity offering the chance to shape procurement strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and directly contribute to commercial performance within a fast-moving environment.