Head of Packaging & Procurement

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd is recruiting for a Packaging & Procurement Manager in Evesham, Worcestershire. This permanent, full-time role leads the packaging function, driving commercial savings and continuous improvement.

You will oversee procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, and compliance, working with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance to elevate performance and cost efficiency. The role offers an opportunity to shape the function in a well-established fresh produce

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Proven track record negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, stock management, and procurement processes.
• Commercially aware with budgets, costs and performance management.
• Confident in data analysis, KPI monitoring and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised with problem-solving and proactive improvement approach.
• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce is desirable.
• Knowledge of packaging legislation (EPR, PPT, BRC) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the packaging function to deliver top performance across purchasing, technical and operational activities.
• Manage packaging procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service.
• Oversee packaging inventory, stock forecasting and material availability to support operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and optimise packaging processes.
• Ensure packaging compliance with legislation and customer standards.
• Monitor packaging costs, supplier performance and key KPIs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve planning and supply chain performance.
• Support packaging development projects, innovation and automation opportunities.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to build a high-performing packaging team.

Skills

Packaging

Procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Budgeting

KPIs

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Food manufacturing

Job description

Workforce Staffing Ltd is recruiting for a Packaging & Procurement Manager in Evesham, Worcestershire. This permanent, full-time role leads the packaging function, driving commercial savings and continuous improvement.

You will oversee procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, and compliance, working with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance to elevate performance and cost efficiency. The role offers an opportunity to shape the function in a well-established fresh produce