Buyer

As our Senior Buyer, you'll support both our Glasgow Regional Distribution Centre and Pitreavie Group manufacturing, while aligning to our national procurement strategy. Reporting to Head of Procurement - Scotland, you'll be managing a diverse supplier base across both operations, you'll take ownership of sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance - ensuring we deliver the best possible value, service, and quality to our customers.

This is a commercially focused role where your ability to influence suppliers, manage cost, and support operational efficiency will directly contribute to business performance.

What You'll Be Doing

- Manage and develop a broad portfolio of suppliers, building strong and effective relationships

- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to drive cost efficiencies and maximise margin

- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, service, and best practice standards

- Support tender activity, product sourcing, and project-based procurement initiatives

- Purchase both standard and non-standard stock items in line with business requirements

- Conduct supplier benchmarking and identify opportunities for improvement or consolidation

- Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making and performance tracking

- Maintain effective stock control, balancing availability with cost and risk management

- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure supply chain alignment and responsiveness

A minimum of two years' experience in a commercial buying or procurement role

- Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and drive value

- Experience working within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Strong analytical ability with experience in reporting and data interpretation

- Good commercial awareness with a focus on cost, margin, and risk management

- Ability to prioritise and perform effectively under pressure

- CIPS qualification (or working towards) is advantageous - full support provided if not already achieved

At Macfarlane Packaging, we're in the business of protecting what matters - our people, our customers, and the planet. We're equally committed to protecting and developing careers, offering a stable, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is recognised and your progression supported.

With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the strength of a market leader with the agility of a fast-paced, sales-led business. If you're an experienced Buyer looking to step into a role with greater influence, autonomy, and visibility - this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Package: Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme), We provide a competitive basic salary alongside a rewarding incentive scheme designed to recognise and incentivise success. Our flexible benefits package includes:

- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) plus all public/bank holidays

- Additional holiday purchase scheme

- Contributory pension scheme

- Employee assistance programme to support wellbeing

- Extensive training and development opportunities

- Employee discount scheme (retail and leisure)

- Annual paid volunteering day

- Simply Health/Dental plan options

- Enhanced HR policies and long service awards

- Charitable giving options

- Financial support with eye tests and glasses (DSE users)

- EE mobile discount scheme

Your Future with Us

We're committed to helping our people grow. With structured development pathways, access to industry-recognised training (including CIPS), and genuine opportunities for progression across the wider group, you'll have the support and tools to shape your long-term career.