Packaging Manager-procurement

Are you a strategic procurement professional with expertise in packaging sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation?

We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Packaging Manager to join a leading manufacturing business, taking ownership of a significant packaging spend portfolio and driving procurement excellence across a diverse supplier base.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, building long-term supplier partnerships and supporting business growth through commercially astute sourcing initiatives.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging categories
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation and value are consistently delivered
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve cost savings and favourable terms
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience and mitigate procurement risks
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions
• Collaborate closely with NPD, Operations, Technical, Sustainability and Supply Chain teams
• Support packaging innovation projects from concept through to implementation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable cost efficiencies
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, environmental and ethical sourcing standards
• Manage procurement budgets and report on supplier performance and spend analysis

• Proven experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management
• Strong background managing packaging categories within manufacturing, FMCG, food, consumer goods or related sectors
• Experience negotiating high-value supplier agreements and delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship-building skills
• Understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and market dynamics
• Experience driving sustainability and innovation projects would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

This is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function. You'll have the autonomy to influence sourcing decisions, develop supplier partnerships and contribute directly to the company's long-term success.