Packaging Manager-procurement

Associ8 Solutions Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Associ8 Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Packaging Manager to lead packaging category strategy across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

You will own a significant packaging spend portfolio and drive value through supplier partnerships and commercially astute sourcing. In this role you will negotiate high-value supplier agreements, manage relationships with manufacturing partners and collaborate with NPD, Operations and Sustainability teams to deliver cost savings and innovative

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Strong background managing packaging categories within manufacturing, FMCG, food, consumer goods or related sectors.
• Experience negotiating high-value supplier agreements and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
• Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and market dynamics.
• Experience driving sustainability and innovation projects would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging categories.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation and value are consistently delivered.
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience and mitigate procurement risks.
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate closely with NPD, Operations, Technical, Sustainability and Supply Chain teams.
• Support packaging innovation projects from concept through to implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable cost efficiencies.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, environmental and ethical sourcing standards.
• Manage procurement budgets and report on supplier performance and spend analysis.

Skills

Procurement management

Packaging expertise

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder management

Sustainability

Analytical thinking

Job description

Are you a strategic procurement professional with expertise in packaging sourcing, supplier management and cost optimisation?

We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Packaging Manager to join a leading manufacturing business, taking ownership of a significant packaging spend portfolio and driving procurement excellence across a diverse supplier base.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, building long-term supplier partnerships and supporting business growth through commercially astute sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging categories
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation and value are consistently delivered
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve cost savings and favourable terms
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience and mitigate procurement risks
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions
• Collaborate closely with NPD, Operations, Technical, Sustainability and Supply Chain teams
• Support packaging innovation projects from concept through to implementation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable cost efficiencies
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, environmental and ethical sourcing standards
• Manage procurement budgets and report on supplier performance and spend analysis

About You

• Proven experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management
• Strong background managing packaging categories within manufacturing, FMCG, food, consumer goods or related sectors
• Experience negotiating high-value supplier agreements and delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship-building skills
• Understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and market dynamics
• Experience driving sustainability and innovation projects would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a progressive organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic function. You'll have the autonomy to influence sourcing decisions, develop supplier partnerships and contribute directly to the company's long-term success.