Buyer Carton Board

£Negotiable - to attract the best
Location: North West

Our client is part of a major stock - quoted, packaging group and one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of folding cartons. The client requires an ambitious and experienced Carton Board Buyer to join its team in controlling a £multi - million spend and benefit from the opportunity for personal and professional development in this international environment.

MAIN TASKS:

• Work on own initiative to introduce alternative board suppliers in order to meet additional production demand

• Negotiate effective contracts with suppliers and draw up contract documentation

• Analyse tenders and recommend alternatives

• Develop effective internal communication with Production, Scheduling, Sales, Finance, IT departments to ensure that the company’s interests are paramount with suppliers

• Monitor and identify monthly cost savings

• Identify and apply corrective actions and improvements

• Manage supplier performance through supplier review meetings

• Meet and negotiate with suppliers’ representatives, as requires

• Provide other administrative support, as required

THE CANDIDATE:

Candidates will ideally be of graduate calibre with IPS qualifications and must have experience of buying carton board, or other, paper based packaging e.g. corrugated. He/she will demonstrate a strong track record of effective purchasing, senior negotiations and supplier management and an excellent understanding of supplier cost avoidance techniques. We are looking for a strong achiever, with the self motivation required to set and achieve objectives and prioritise, to complete work within strict timescales. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) is essential.

Closing Date: Friday 17th September 2010

If you have not been invited for interview within 7 days after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For a confidential discussion, please telephone Lynn Vickers 00441132878732

To apply, please attach your CV with current salary details, quoting reference number: 02382.

Applicants must hold a working visa for the UK.