Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging

Senior Procurement Manager – PackagingHuntingdon | £60,000–£70,000 | Global Multi-Site RoleI’m recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager with strong packaging procurement experience to join a global food manufacturing business during a major period of transformation.This is a newly elevated role, created to bring greater experience, pace and strategic focus into the procurement team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for packaging procurement across a complex international manufacturing network.The role will support operations across the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Poland and Ireland, as well as colleagues in Australia and New Zealand.The roleYou will lead the development and delivery of packaging category strategies across multiple countries and manufacturing sites.Key responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing global packaging category strategiesManaging packaging spend across multiple countries and sitesDelivering cost savings, value creation and supplier improvementsLeading sourcing projects, tenders and commercial negotiationsManaging strategic supplier relationships and performanceSupporting packaging legislation, compliance and sustainability requirementsIdentifying and mitigating supplier, cost and supply chain risksImproving procurement data, systems and processesWorking closely with operations, technical, commercial and site teamsAligning sites around common suppliers, specifications and procurement strategiesManaging multiple priorities and delivering projects at pacePackaging experience is central to this appointment.Relevant category experience could include:Flexible packagingFilmsTrays and rigid plasticsCorrugated and cardboardLabels and sleevesFood-contact packagingSustainable and recyclable packagingSecondary and tertiary packagingYou should also have a strong understanding of changing packaging legislation, compliance requirements and sustainability pressures.Global and multi-site experienceThe successful candidate will be comfortable working across geographically dispersed teams, suppliers and manufacturing sites.You will ideally have:Strong strategic packaging procurement experienceA manufacturing, food, FMCG or consumer goods backgroundExperience operating across multiple sites or countriesExposure to regional, European or global procurementA track record of delivering savings and commercial improvementsStrong supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skillsThe resilience to work effectively during business transformationThe ability to work independently without close supervisionA flexible and proactive approach to changing prioritiesTravel and working patternRegular travel will be required across the UK and Europe to visit manufacturing sites, suppliers and project stakeholders.The role will initially require at least three days per week at the Huntingdon office, supplier locations or other business sites. Greater flexibility may be available once established.Salary: £60,000–£70,000This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Procurement Manager, Packaging Category Manager, Global Category Manager or Senior Packaging Buyer ready to step into a broader international role.