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PACKAGING BUYER
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Greater Manchester
£40000 - £45000 08/06/2026
NJR16764
Plus Benefits
£40000 - £45000 08/06/2026
NJR16764
Plus Benefits
DESCRIPTION
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:
o Printed poly bags
o Non-woven bags
o Card inserts and wrap bands
o Commodity shippers and cartons
o 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:
o Highly competitive salary dependent on experience.
o 3pm finish on a Friday
o 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
o Employee discounts
o Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team
o Life Assurance, 3x basic salary
o EAP and Mental Health First Aiders
Interested? Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16764
Responsibilities include:
\" Manage all packaging across all departments and products categories. This would include:
o Printed poly bags
o Non-woven bags
o Card inserts and wrap bands
o Commodity shippers and cartons
o 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:
o Highly competitive salary dependent on experience.
o 3pm finish on a Friday
o 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
o Employee discounts
o Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team
o Life Assurance, 3x basic salary
o EAP and Mental Health First Aiders
Interested? Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16764
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