Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager - PackagingLocation: North BedfordshireSetup: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-siteJob Type: PermBenefits: Attractive senior salary with packageBrand 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 or contact me on LinkedIn.
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Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2AY, England
£55,000 - £66,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging position is a hybrid role based in North Bedfordshire, requiring three days on-site work per week.
- The role offers an attractive senior salary and is newly created due to the company's growth.
- Candidates must have significant experience in line management and strong expertise in packaging sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management.
- Ideal applicants should have a background in FMCG or food industries and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- The company emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing, aiming to enhance supplier performance while driving procurement transformation.
