Global Direct Spend Lead - Ingredients & Packaging

Glanbia plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition company is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging and ingredients in Tees Valley, UK. The candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and collaborating with various internal teams to support sustainability and innovation. Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on FMCG, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Employee discounts

Health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in ingredients and packaging procurement is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Devise and drive procurement strategies.
• Maintain responsibility for contracted supply base.
• Partner with inbound materials team to secure availability.

Skills

Procurement delivery

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical approach

Budget management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

SAP BO

Job description

A leading global nutrition company is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging and ingredients in Tees Valley, UK. The candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and collaborating with various internal teams to support sustainability and innovation. Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on FMCG, strong communication skills, and proficiency in SAP and Excel.