Packaging & Ingredients Buyer

Packaging & Ingredients Buyer

Full time | 40hrs per week | Mon – Fri | Based in Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 9RZ)

Bradbury is a leading UK food business that provides quality cheese to consumers, sourced from regions of the United Kingdom and around the globe, and is highly regarded amongst the retail and foodservice customer base. The key to our success can be attributed to the winning combination of industry knowledge and experience over our 140-year history coupled with continuous innovation to meet future customer trends and demands.

Role detail: Packaging & Ingredients Buyer

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Packaging & Ingredients Buyer to join our Procurement Team, specialising in the procurement of packaging and ingredients. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, detail‑focused buyer with a genuine interest in successful procurement practices, strong communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive supplier relationships. The ideal buyer has at least 3 years relevant packaging/ingredients buying experience, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, using initiative, common sense, and a positive attitude to support the team and contribute to the continued success of the business.

Work authorisation: Existing UK work authorisation is required. Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Pattern: Monday – Friday

Location: Buxton (SK17 9RZ). Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Start date & deadline: Apply early, as this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found.

Experience: +3 years relevant ingredient/packaging buying experience.

Education: Minimum GCSE + Relevant Tertiary (e.g. CIPS level 4 Diploma, a business/supply chain degree would be advantageous).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Store discounts
• Full EAP system
• Company staff shop
• Free on-site parking

The Role

Reporting to the Sourcing Director, the aim of the role is to manage the procurement process and strategy for all packaging and materials, minimising spend without compromising quality, reputation or Bradbury’s service to their customers.

Responsibilities to ultimately include (but not limited to):

• Manage relationships with all packaging suppliers ensuring regular reviews and visits to ensure security of supply and further opportunities.
• Continuously monitor and negotiate pricing of supplied packaging and materials.
• Responsibility of all sourcing in your category working with the NPD and Packaging Manager and ensuring first price is competitive and all technical requirements are adhered to.
• Ensure effective communication internally of any price change, price variance and the impact to P&L, customers, etc.
• Support the Technical team on non-conformances and ensure they get resolved and completed in a timely manner – recovery/claims management.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain Team and monitor supplier performance on key factors such as delivery and quality.
• Regular and thorough analysis of packaging and materials category and portfolio of suppliers highlighting opportunities and mitigation options to the business.
• Work with the NPD Manager to research and engage around potential new packaging ideas and suppliers.
• Adhere to responsible sourcing.

Skills & Competencies

• Ideally some experience within Procurement with a track record of building supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present confidently and persuasively.
• Confidently moving towards strong negotiating skills.
• Organised with great time-management skills to handle multiple suppliers effectively.
• Common-sense approach.
• Self-motivation.
• Team working.
• Flexible and adaptable working practices.
• Problem solving ability.
• Proactive can‑do attitude.
• IT skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word.