Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging
Posted 9 days ago
- Tempsford, Bedfordshire
- Permanent
- Sponsored
- Expires In 19 days
Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging
Location: North Bedfordshire
Setup: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
Job Type: Perm
Benefits: Attractive senior salary with package
Brand new position due to growth!
Company Overview:
A renowned food company known for its innovative and premium offerings, this brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, it continues to grow its loyal customer base both locally and internationally.
Role Purpose:
In this role, you will own the Packaging Category sourcing strategy and manage a sourcing lead. You will be a procurement change leader, driving high-level functional transformation for the category. Implementing best practice procurement processes tailored for business needs. You will be accountable and responsible for leading the 3rd Party strategy to optimise growth, environmental/social targets, cost and quality, whilst mitigating supply failure risks and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Manage team performance and development, ensuring KPI alignment and a positive team culture.
* Category Management: Drive strategic category management across 90 suppliers, maximizing supplier value and cross-functional opportunities.
* Process Enhancement: Streamline procurement processes, implement governance frameworks, and lead sourcing changes to boost efficiency.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and deploy SRM frameworks to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and sustainability.
* Risk & Sustainability: Support ESG strategy, managing supplier risk and transparency.
* Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to expand the proposition and drive procurement transformation.
Requirements:
* Line management experience (essential)
* Strong Packaging sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience (essential)
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives (essential)
* Strong drive to deliver results and build relations at all levels (essential)
* Background from FMCG or Food (ideally)
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact me on LinkedIn
Location: North Bedfordshire
Setup: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
Job Type: Perm
Benefits: Attractive senior salary with package
Brand new position due to growth!
Company Overview:
A renowned food company known for its innovative and premium offerings, this brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. With a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing, it continues to grow its loyal customer base both locally and internationally.
Role Purpose:
In this role, you will own the Packaging Category sourcing strategy and manage a sourcing lead. You will be a procurement change leader, driving high-level functional transformation for the category. Implementing best practice procurement processes tailored for business needs. You will be accountable and responsible for leading the 3rd Party strategy to optimise growth, environmental/social targets, cost and quality, whilst mitigating supply failure risks and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Manage team performance and development, ensuring KPI alignment and a positive team culture.
* Category Management: Drive strategic category management across 90 suppliers, maximizing supplier value and cross-functional opportunities.
* Process Enhancement: Streamline procurement processes, implement governance frameworks, and lead sourcing changes to boost efficiency.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and deploy SRM frameworks to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and sustainability.
* Risk & Sustainability: Support ESG strategy, managing supplier risk and transparency.
* Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to expand the proposition and drive procurement transformation.
Requirements:
* Line management experience (essential)
* Strong Packaging sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience (essential)
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives (essential)
* Strong drive to deliver results and build relations at all levels (essential)
* Background from FMCG or Food (ideally)
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact me on LinkedIn