Global Packaging Manager

Experis IT; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in Liverpool is seeking a Global Packaging Manager to lead packaging procurement strategies. The role involves managing relationships with third-party suppliers, ensuring cost competitiveness, and driving innovation in packaging solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of procurement experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and a proven track record in leading teams and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement with focus on packaging components.
• Experience managing 3PM relationships for beauty and personal care products.
• Effective leadership and people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Packaging Procurement team and manage 3rd party relationships.
• Ensure ongoing cost competitiveness and delivery on savings targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovation projects.
• Drive sustainability vision for packaged goods.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Analytical problem-solving

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or supply chain management

Job description

Global Packaging Manager

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in Liverpool

Salary: £61,000 per annum

Length: 6 months to 12 months

We are actively looking to secure a Global Packaging Manager to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.

Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

THE ROLE

Your Role & Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to doing what it takes. Managing a spend of c $150M we are looking for someone who thrives in balancing cost, service, innovation & partnerships with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth.

Global Packaging Procurement Manager, you will play a role in driving packaging material sourcing strategy, supporting innovation programs, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. A key element of the role will be in developing true partnerships allowing long term win win relationship

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Packaging Procurement team with overall responsibility for relationships for packaging at our strategic 3rd party partners, supporting innovation, supply chain network optimisation and service issues.
• Forecasts & cost visibility, owns the cost delivery against annual budget. Ensures ongoing cost competitiveness, creates and delivers on a savings funnel in line with annual targets.
• Tracks key commodities and feeds this information into the wider 3PM relationships to ensure costs are managed.
• Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the innovation priorities. Is accountable for delivery of packaging elements of innovation and transformation projects.
• Holding external and internal stakeholders accountable to committed timesacales to ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) project delivery
• Collaborates with 3PM team to ensure right stocking principles are followed by 3PM on pack materials. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues.
• Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.
• Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on finished goods in line with the broader business vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, perferable with focus on Packaging components. Having managed 3PM relationship for beauty and personal care products will be an added advantage.
• Experience of leading a team, including direct line management of emplyees demonstrating a passion for people development.
• Understanding of key 3PM suppliers, costing principles, open-book costing, sustainability and incorporation of recycled content in pack material.
• Able to demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, manage tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy.
• Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.