Senior Buyer - Timber & Packaging

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 astute Senior Buyer with experience in a commodity led environment. 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 across timber, pallets, and packaging materials
• 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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