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Job Title: Senior Buyer – Timber & Packaging Location: Huddersfield Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Office-Based (5 days per week)
About the Role: We’re working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a commercially 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 Dev...
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Location:
Huddersfield
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing & Purchasing

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