Job Details
Print & Packaging Buyer / Procurement Co-ordinator
London NW10
£32,000 - £35,000 DOE
Our client is a fast growing distributor and packer of electronic products. Heralded as the preferred supplier to many of the top names in the IT industry, they have an enviable portfolio of customers featuring well known names. They are now looking to recruit a Print & Packaging Buyer / Procurement Co-ordinator to join their team.
In this role you will be responsible for purchasing the company’s print, packaging and packing materials. This will involve liaising with designers, negotiating rates, and reviewing the overall purchasing budget. You will also assist with reviewing packaging designs; therefore a flair for design would be beneficial to your application.
As a Print & Packaging Buyer / Procurement Co-ordinator your duties will include:
- Liaising with sales, product marketing, design and production, in order to plan from concept to the finished item
- Reviewing and meeting suppliers, and setting up and reviewing agreements
- Producing print specifications and proofing
- Reviewing stock levels and forecasts during the product lifecycle to meet demand and reduce waste
- Managing and reporting on packaging and product statistics
- Analysing the most cost-effective use of packaging materials
To be considered for this position, you must have previous print and packaging purchasing experience, ideally gained in a production environment. You should also be a confident, experienced negotiator with commercial acumen and an eye for detail.
Additionally, as the Print & Packaging Buyer / Procurement Co-ordinator you should be highly organised with the ability to work at a strategic and operational level. You should also be a team player with strong numeracy and analysis skills, and the ability to take ownership of the role. Some UK and international travel will be involved.
To apply for the role of Print & Packaging Buyer / Procurement Co-ordinator, please simply send your CV and a covering letter via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with any of our client's requirements and/or needs, we will provide our clients with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.
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This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
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