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Senior Buyer – Timber & Packaging

  • Huddersfield (Office-Based 5 days per week)
  • Permanent
  • Commercial Management, Operations
  • £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

About the job

Job Title: Senior Buyer – Timber & Packaging
Location: Huddersfield
Contract Type: Full-time, Office-Based (5 days per week)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

About the Role

We’re working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a commercially minded Senior Buyer with experience in commodity product procurement. This is a standalone position, offering full ownership of a high-value procurement portfolio (c. £6–7 million in timber spend), reporting directly into the senior leadership team.

You’ll be responsible for managing supplier relationships, navigating commodity markets, and ensuring stock availability while identifying cost-saving opportunities. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives under pressure, and is confident introducing structure where needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process
  • Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and monitor supplier performance
  • Analyse market trends and commodity pricing to inform buying strategy (short vs forward purchasing)
  • Identify and deliver cost-efficiencies while ensuring supply continuity and quality
  • Develop procurement policies, systems, and reporting tools where required
  • Monitor and report on spend, performance, and potential risk areas
  • Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to align procurement with business goals
  • Oversee stock planning and purchasing schedules to match production demand

Candidate Profile

  • Proven procurement experience, ideally within a commodity-led environment
  • Commercially minded, with confidence to make strategic purchasing decisions
  • Able to work independently with full accountability for procurement function
  • Strong communicator and confident negotiator
  • Organised and process-driven, with a keen eye for detail and cost control
  • Positive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

What Our Client Offers

  • A senior-level role in a stable, growing business
  • Opportunity to take full ownership of procurement strategy
  • Competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000
  • Direct access to the senior leadership team and visibility across the business
  • A supportive, down-to-earth working environment

How to Apply

If you're a commercially driven procurement professional ready to take ownership in a standalone role, we’d love to hear from you.

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