Category Buyer

Job DescriptionLooking for a role that's bigger than just buying?How about one where you can develop global sourcing strategies from the ground up, for a company that's growing, investing and leading the way in sustainable packaging?This brand-new Category Buyer role with Smith Anderson can offer you just that.This role is about influence, not maintenance. You'll be connecting their Scottish manufacturing base with a global network of suppliers across Europe, India and Canada, sourcing, securing and building strategic partnerships that will drive growth for years to come.5 reasons you'll love this job You'll build something new.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.This isn't about following someone else's process. You'll be shaping how Smith Anderson purchases paper and paper bags and developing the global procurement partnerships that will drive future growth. You'll go global.From your base in Kirkcaldy, you'll establish connections with paper packaging suppliers across Europe, India and Canada. You'll travel, negotiate and build strong, lasting relationships that keep the business agile and open to new opportunities. You'll make a visible impact.What you source will directly influence cost, capability, sustainability and innovation across a 25 million annual spend. You'll see the difference your work makes across production, performance and growth. You'll join a company that's 167 years strong and still growing.Most manufacturers can claim innovation. Few can pair it with 167 years of history. Smith Anderson is doing both, investing in people, digital tools and sustainable packaging innovation that's shaping the future of the industry. You'll work with people who get things done.Family ownership means quick decisions and genuine collaboration. You'll work with a talented team across engineering, production, finance, planning and sales who take pride in what they deliver and how they work together.About youYou'll bring experience in buying within manufacturing. Ideally this will be with paper, packaging or raw materials but what's most important is that you will be commercially sharp, confident negotiating and have a strategic mindset for creating and building long-term supplier partnerships.Interested?Send your CV today! Recruiting exclusively through Escape Recruitment Services

Created: 2025-10-23