Procurement Director

Procurement Director

North West England (Site-Based)

£100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing group to appoint a Procurement Director in a pivotal, business-critical role.

Operating within a complex packaging and print environment, this position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of procurement across multiple operating companies — shaping strategy, driving cost optimisation, and building a best-in-class supply function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can operate both strategically and operationally — leading from the front while embedding structure, governance, and long‑term supplier value.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a group‑wide procurement strategy aligned to business growth, operational performance, and margin improvement.

Key areas of focus include:

• Full ownership of procurement strategy across a multi‑entity manufacturing group
• Category leadership across packaging materials including paperboard, plastics, inks, coatings, and print‑related inputs
• Driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and commercial value creation
• Building robust, scalable global supply chains, including Far East sourcing
• Establishing procurement governance, processes, and performance frameworks
• Enhancing supplier performance through structured SRM, KPIs, and audit processes
• Supporting operational efficiency across production, inventory, and planning functions
• Leading sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and material innovation
• Reducing supply chain risk through diversification and strategic sourcing models

We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement leader with a strong track record in manufacturing or packaging‑led environments.

You will bring:

• Significant procurement leadership experience within multi‑site manufacturing
• Deep category knowledge across packaging, raw materials, or print‑related supply chains
• Proven success delivering cost savings, supplier strategy, and procurement transformation
• Experience operating in complex, fast‑paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong negotiation capability across both regional and global supply bases
• The ability to balance strategic direction with hands‑on delivery

Exposure to Pharma packaging, regulated environments, or high‑specification manufacturing would be advantageous.

• High‑impact role with full ownership of procurement across a growing group
• Opportunity to build and shape procurement strategy from the ground up
• Direct influence at executive level, working closely with senior leadership
• VC‑backed environment with a clear focus on growth and value creation
• Strong salary package with performance‑related upside

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable commercial impact across a complex manufacturing business.