CATEGORY BUYER - PACKAGING

NEW VACANCY (PK6725)

CATEGORY BUYER - PACKAGING

WEST MIDLANDS

£OPEN + 20 Days Holiday + Lunch Provided + On-site parking

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Our Client provides trusted, customised, packaging supply solutions to their clients, they sell into a broad range of manufacturers and distributors with corrugated packaging (35%), tapes (15%), pallet wrap (15%), polythene (10%), labels, wrapping, void fill (25%), etc.

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Category Buyer to join their team.Working within the Purchasing Team, with a particular focus on the product category of Corrugated, Solid Board and Paper based products.

A form of Remote Working could be considered for the right candidate.

Role Responsibilities:

• Buying -Working with data (excel, ERP, Crystal) to make informed buying decisions.
• Process requisitions and follow through to ensure timely delivery.
• Stock replenishment - Monitor all available data to ensure that product is available at the right time and that appropriate levels of stock are held.
• Work closely with customer service and sales teams to ensure best possible predictions support buying and production allocation.
• Cost Negotiation - Negotiating price with suppliers at home and abroad to secure the best deal without compromising on performance or delivery.
• Sourcing - Working with supplier base to ensure best supply partner for each enquiry.
• Research and develop potential new suppliers.
• Selecting and setting up new products
• Preparing the required information for 'New Product Setup' process.
• Reviewing Slow Moving Products
• Reviewing slow moving lines, updating relevant team to ensure stock is turned over.
• Communicating with the Customer Service and Sales Team Feeding back information relevant to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Working with Suppliers - Foster strong supplier relationships. Providing feedback on pricing, lead times, quality etc.
• Stock Turnover, Cost reduction, Supplier Non-Conformances, Stock availability.

Key Skills:

• Business negotiation and sharp commercial acumen.
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office programs including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Basic practical understanding of packaging products, systems and equipment is required.

The Company / Company Values:

• The work environment is maintained to a high standard.
• Areas for break out and career development study is provided for in comfortable separate environment.
• Over and above the basic rate of pay is sales related bonus, statutory pension, monthly rewards for reaching targets and 'My Service Promise' rewards.
• Further training may be provided in required competencies.
• Experience in B2B customer service and a track record of sales growth is a valuable advantage.
• Pass results in GCSE and A- Level and further educational activity is a requirement.
• Once the company commits, they follow through and are not afraid to review, adjust and re-commit when the unexpected happens.
• Are open and available to learning
• Strive to build trust by being trustworthy.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Have a passion for work because they believe it makes a difference.
• Humbled by the greatness of Teamwork.
• Looking good and feeling good about oneself is self-perpetuating, they take care of their appearance by dressing neatly and maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with the dress code
• They act in a dignified way; are cheerful, positive, professional, courteous, respectful and attentive.