Head Of Supply Chain

SER Limited; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food packaging distributor is looking for a Senior Supply / Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance management. The ideal candidate will have experience in food packaging or FMCG, possess strong negotiation skills, and manage international sourcing relationships. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, along with benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, life insurance, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within food packaging or FMCG.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Solid understanding of food safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across various categories.
• Own supplier strategy and performance management.
• Manage international supplier relationships, especially in the Middle East.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Food safety compliance

International procurement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A well-established food packaging distributor is seeking a senior Supply / Procurement professional to take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier performance, and international sourcing across the business.

Supply / Procurement Manager - Food Packaging

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE

Location: Manchester (Surrounding Areas)

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Life insurance | Discretionary bonus.

The Role

• Lead procurement activity across raw materials, packaging substrates, and key services
• Own supplier strategy, performance, and commercial negotiations at a senior level
• Manage and develop overseas supplier relationships, with a focus on Middle East sourcing
• Ensure all materials meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with operations, planning, and technical teams to support production continuity
• Identify and mitigate supply risk while controlling cost and stock levels
• Drive continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives across the supply chain
• Play a key role in shaping procurement processes and future strategy
• Opportunity to manage and develop a team, depending on experience

About You

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within food packaging, FMCG, or food manufacturing
• Comfortable operating at a strategic level, while remaining hands‑on
• Strong experience dealing with international suppliers and overseas procurement predominantly the Far East and Turkey
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality, and supplier compliance
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to influence how supply chain operates
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Step‑up candidates with strong international procurement exposure who are ready for increased responsibility will be fully supported and considered.

Contact

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your current CV to “SER-IN”