Global Plastic Packaging Sustainability Lead

Unilever; Wirral; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company based in Wirral is seeking a Sustainability Procurement Lead to own the external procurement strategy for plastics sustainability. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Procurement or R&D, with strong project management skills and a passion for sustainability. You will collaborate with various teams to translate sustainability goals into actionable strategies, while engaging with suppliers and advocating for industry-wide improvements in plastic management. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact sustainability efforts within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or R&D.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Financial acumen for building business cases.
• Passion for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between Procurement and internal teams.
• Translate sustainability ambitions into actionable roadmaps.
• Build strategic partnerships across the plastics value chain.
• Represent the company externally to advocate change in standards.

Skills

Deep Expertise in plastic packaging and plastic waste management

Procurement literacy

Exceptional stakeholder management

Project & programme management

Effective communication skills

Education

University degree on Packaging, Sustainability Circular Economy or related field

Job description

A leading consumer goods company based in Wirral is seeking a Sustainability Procurement Lead to own the external procurement strategy for plastics sustainability. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Procurement or R&D, with strong project management skills and a passion for sustainability. You will collaborate with various teams to translate sustainability goals into actionable strategies, while engaging with suppliers and advocating for industry-wide improvements in plastic management. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact sustainability efforts within the company.