Head of Packaging Procurement – UK&I Growth & Strategy

pladis Foods Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Foods Limited is seeking a Head of Packaging within UKI Procurement. You will lead regional packaging category strategy, drive supplier relationships, and own budgetary planning while coordinating with Global Procurement to deliver value.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate a complex global supply base. Based in Chiswick, travel to factories/suppliers may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant procurement/category leadership experience, ideally in packaging.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Strong analytical skills and a balance of hands-on and strategic thinking.
• Available to work in Chiswick 3 days a week and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage procurement-driven processes and tools within your packaging categories.
• Deliver top results across strategic dimensions of the mission for UKI Packaging.
• Build and maintain SRM with strategic suppliers for long-term value.
• Lead budgeting (AOP) for packaging and key cost-model assumptions.
• Ensure successful negotiations and contracts for local sub-categories.
• Manage regional sourcing activities and report packaging activity per company formats.
• Contribute to category governance aligned with global standards.
• Drive regional sourcing strategies to achieve savings targets.

Skills

Bachelor degree

Packaging procurement

Leadership & influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Strategic vision

Operational execution

Chiswick work arrangement

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Job description

pladis Foods Limited is seeking a Head of Packaging within UKI Procurement. You will lead regional packaging category strategy, drive supplier relationships, and own budgetary planning while coordinating with Global Procurement to deliver value.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate a complex global supply base. Based in Chiswick, travel to factories/suppliers may be required.