Global Packaging Procurement Manager | Blue Chip FMCG | £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus | West Lond...

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Job summary

A leading blue chip FMCG firm seeks a Global Packaging Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies and drive sustainability initiatives impacting major consumer brands. This role offers significant global visibility and the chance to influence procurement processes while working within a dynamic and innovative supply chain environment. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on packaging materials and demonstrated negotiation expertise in a fast-paced, international context.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct procurement experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong category knowledge within packaging, especially in flexibles, films, and plastics.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement global sourcing strategies for packaging.
• Drive cost savings and sustainability targets through strategic sourcing.
• Conduct market analysis and lead contract negotiations.
• Build and manage supplier relationships including performance metrics.

Skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Analytical

Cost Modelling

Education

Degree qualified (CIPS or MCIPS desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Global Packaging Procurement Manager | Blue Chip FMCG | £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus | West London, Surrey, Berkshire Area (Hybrid)

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in packaging procurement whilst working with some of the most iconic and innovative food brands in the world, contact Oskar at [e-mail]

A unique opportunity presents itself to join a thriving, blue chip FMCG firm who seek a Global Packaging Procurement Manager to take strategic ownership of a critical area within their Packaging spend while strengthening their high performing procurement function.

As part of the global category team, you will be responsible for shaping and executing category strategies across a £multi-million spend whilst collaborating with regional procurement leads, and building strong supplier partnerships that underpin the business’s innovation and environmental goals.

This is a career-defining opportunity within a business known for its brand strength and progressive sustainability agenda, where you’ll have global visibility, end-to-end category ownership, and the chance to directly shape the future of packaging at one of the largest FMCG’s on the planet.

This iconic FMCG firm are offering £60,000 - £70,000 + a bonus of 10% (can reach up to 20% dependent on performance variables). Based in West London and offer hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement global sourcing strategies for packaging related spend.
• Drive cost savings and sustainability targets through strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Conduct market analysis, identify new suppliers, and lead contract negotiations.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance metrics and innovation roadmaps.
• Collaborate with regional procurement teams to ensure aligned execution and continuous improvement.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and commodity coverage strategy.

Required Experience:

• Circa 4+ years of direct procurement experience, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong category knowledge within packaging. Preferably within, flexibles, films, plastics etc…
• Demonstrated ability to work in global, matrixed procurement structures.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working with R&D and Sustainability teams.
• Data-driven and analytical approach, with strong cost modelling and Excel capability.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier performance.
• Degree qualified (CIPS or MCIPS desirable); other a plus.

If you're seeking a career-defining role with high visibility, global reach, and a tangible impact on the sustainability of future packaging, we’d love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact Oskar at [e-mail]

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