Full job description

Packaging Buyer
Greater Manchester – Hybrid after initial training period
£35,000 - £45,000 plus excellent benefits
1 year FTC


Our client is an awarding winning textiles manufacturer, supplying UK High Street retailers, Major Supermarkets and Online retailers. They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Packaging Buyer to join the business. This role is offered on a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.


Responsibilities include:


*Manage all packaging across all departments and products categories. This would include:
*Printed poly bags
*Non-woven bags
*Card inserts and wrap bands
*Commodity shippers and cartons
*Printed shippers


*Work with multiple stakeholders such as purchasing, buying, demand management, design and marketing
*Gatekeeper for the project management of packaging and design in line with the critical path
*Overall lead and responsibility for packaging innovation, value engineering and cost saving.
*Responsible for attending print runs and final gold seal approval to ensure Brand consistency across ranges
*Purchasing of all packaging based off forecast and works orders
*Managing the digital and hard copy approvals of all packaging, from initial design to final sign off, ensuring consistency through all suppliers
*Control and report on all packaging projects from budgets to barriers for project progression.
*Ensuring artwork changes are managed and prioritised correctly in line with forecast and stock
*Track artwork code changes
*Brief in artwork updates into Dalim
*Have an understanding of commodities pricing, packaging tax, etc


What will you need?


*Experience in a similar Packaging Buyer / Manager role
*Desire to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, you will want to leave your mark and make a difference.
*Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritise workload across multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met, with an ability to multitask.
*First class communication skills, able to work cross functionally and build key relationships across departments.
*Laser-like attention to detail. You will have a relentless focus on ’right first time’ delivery.
*Driving licence.


Benefits include:


*Highly competitive salary dependent on experience.
*3pm finish on a Friday
*25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
*Employee discounts
*Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team
*Life Assurance, 3x basic salary
*EAP and Mental Health First Aiders


Interested? Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16764