Company Overview
Pets Choice is an ever-evolving FMCG branded pet products manufacturer and supplier. As one of the fastest-growing producers in the pet-care industry, we're committed to elevating our large, diverse portfolio of trusted brands, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, Vets Kitchen, Hownd and Meatiful.
Our products range from food, treats, toys, accessories, and healthcare, giving us a uniquely broad presence across the pet-care landscape. We manufacture and supply into a wide range of channels including Grocery, Discounter, Wholesale, eCommerce, Pet Specialist, and Export markets, ensuring our brands reach pet owners across the UK and beyond.
Role Overview
As the Packaging Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the business has a reliable supply of high-quality packaging materials to support customer demand. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing packaging suppliers, ensuring the best balance of quality, cost, service, and availability.
Working closely with internal teams including Quality, Production and Supply Chain you will build strong supplier partnerships, identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement, and help ensure packaging requirements are consistently met to support the ongoing success of the business.
Main Responsibilities
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to deliver the best value for the business.
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews to ensure service, quality, and delivery standards are achieved.
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure packaging solutions meet business requirements.
- Monitor market trends, supplier developments, and industry changes to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Ensure continuity of supply through effective supplier risk management, demand forecasting, and contingency planning.
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, product specifications, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure all packaging materials comply with relevant legislation, customer requirements, and quality standards.
- Investigate and resolve supplier, quality, and supply issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain accurate records relating to supplier agreements, product specifications, and procurement activities.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications required
Essential
- Previous purchasing or buying packaging experience, preferably within an FMCG environment
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Highly organised and detail oriented
- Ability to work cross functionally
- Results-driven with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with excellent analytical abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
- Full UK driving Licence
Desirable
- Experience within the pet industry
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