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Packaging Buyer | Fresh Produce

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Hertfordshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Jul 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Purchasing Jobs
Sector
Manufacturing & Supplies

Job Details



We are working with a thriving fresh produce business who are looking to add a Packaging Buyer to their team. This is as a result of continued growth within the business and will see you develop this part of the business.

The Job:
This role will see you working closely with the wider business and growers coordinating most elements of the procurement and packaging for the business. You will also be involved with providing support to specific exporting countries to help them with their packaging issues or help them improve their process.

This role will also see you developing strategy in line with specific retailers and retail goals to help standardise the packaging formats for the business along with looking at the wider industry and keeping abreast of the latest trends in the market.

The Candidate:
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Experience in the packaging sector, ideally working in fresh food or fast-moving goods.
Excellent Microsoft Office, communication and relationship building skills will help you bond with the team and build meaningful relationships with suppliers.
The ability to work closely in a team but also independently on specific packaging projects will also be necessary.

If you are interested and would like to find out more, please get in touch with Michael Kendall on 01780 480530 or Michael@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential chat.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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