Head of Packaging Procurement – Global Lead

pladis (UK) Ltd; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis is seeking a Head of Packaging for UKI Procurement to lead category strategies, supplier relationships, and cost improvements across the region. You will drive governance, budgeting, and regional sourcing in collaboration with global teams, while guiding a team to deliver impactful results.

Based in Chiswick with 3 days onsite and travel as needed, you will champion cross-functional collaboration and deliverables aligned to pladis' five strategic pillars and worldwide ambitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant procurement experience leading a regional/global category, preferably packaging.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Hands-on operational capability with strategic vision.
• Willingness to work in Chiswick 3 days per week and travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement-driven processes and tools within your categories.
• Deliver top-class results across all five strategic dimensions of our mission.
• Build SRM relationships with strategic suppliers for long-term value.
• Support contract execution when breaches of service or quality occur.
• Lead budgeting for packaging and cost-model assumptions with Global Procurement.
• Ensure negotiations and supply agreements are implemented and manage local contracts.
• Manage supply base performance and lead issue resolution.
• Understand regional and global market fundamentals to develop key supply partners.
• Be the face of Packaging procurement across pladis UKI and Global Procurement.
• Establish regional category governance aligned with global standards.
• Review and report packaging activity in the endorsed format.
• Lead regional sourcing and purchasing to meet strategies and savings.
• Contribute input for category strategies for cost reduction and value.
• Manage a team of direct reports to deliver on our five deliverables.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Procurement Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Cost Management

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

pladis is seeking a Head of Packaging for UKI Procurement to lead category strategies, supplier relationships, and cost improvements across the region. You will drive governance, budgeting, and regional sourcing in collaboration with global teams, while guiding a team to deliver impactful results.

Based in Chiswick with 3 days onsite and travel as needed, you will champion cross-functional collaboration and deliverables aligned to pladis' five strategic pillars and worldwide ambitions.