An exciting opportunity awaits for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment as a Decoration Buyer. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, supporting production requirements, and maintaining strong supplier relationshipsThe successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating decoration requirements, managing stock levels, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting the business in achieving efficient and cost-effective procurement outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a meaningful impactThe successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs:
Identify and expedite all decoration requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
Issue daily schedules for raw material requirements
Provide decoration stock updates to the customer and sales teams
Monitor slow-moving and dead stock
Maintain and manage the decoration back-order report
Manage quality incidents with suppliers, including defective stock and colour variations
Manage pricing with various decoration suppliers and relevant sales representatives
Manage artwork changeovers, ensuring depletion of old artwork before introducing new artwork
Maintain artwork files and registers, including updating files with new artwork, removing old artwork, and ensuring that the business has two signed hard copies of each label
Monitor monthly stock levels in line with business parameters
Advise Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products
Prepare and maintain supplier OTIF reporting
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Supply Chain or Commercial Degree is essential in this role
2-3 years buying experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
Excellent numeracy and planning skills
High attention to detail, self-discipline, and a customer-focused approach
Analytical and logical thinker
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure
Strong communication skills and networking ability
Ability to make tough decisions
Able to multitask and think on their feet
Positive "can-do" attitude
Desired Skills:
Decoration
Buyer
FMCG