Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Location: Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester (Full-time office based) Package: Basic salary up to £37,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Packaging Distribution Build supplier partnerships that drive real commercial impact At Macfarlane Packaging, we're in the business of protecting what matters - our people, our customers, and the planet.

We're equally committed to protecting and developing careers, offering a stable, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is recognised and your progression supported. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the strength of a market leader with the agility of a fast-paced, sales-led business.

If you're an experienced Buyer looking to step into a role with greater influence, autonomy, and visibility - this is your opportunity to make a real impact. The Role As our Senior Buyer, you'll play a key role in supporting site operations while aligning to our national procurement strategy.

Helping to manage a diverse supplier base, you'll be involved with sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance - ensuring we deliver the best possible value, service, and quality to our customers. This is a commercially focused role where your ability to influence suppliers, manage cost, and support operational efficiency will directly contribute to business performance.

What You'll Be Doing Manage and develop a broad portfolio of suppliers, building strong and effective relationships Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to drive cost efficiencies and maximise margin Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, service, and best practice standards Support tender activity, product sourcing, and project-based procurement initiatives Purchase both standard and non-standard stock items in line with business requirements Conduct supplier benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement or consolidation Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and performance tracking Maintain effective stock control, balancing availability with cost and risk management Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment and responsiveness What We're Looking For A minimum of two years' experience in a commercial buying or procurement role Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and drive value Experience working within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical ability with experience in...

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