Procurement Director

Hudson Shribman; Wigan; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Hudson Shribman is seeking a Procurement Director in North West England to lead group‑wide procurement strategy across multi‑site manufacturing. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, governance, and value creation across packaging inputs.

The ideal candidate will balance strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery, build robust global supply chains, and drive sustainability and risk management across the business.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in procurement across multi-site manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials and related supply chains.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and procurement transformation.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management across regional and global bases.
• Hands-on leader who can balance strategy with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned to growth, operational performance and margin improvement.
• Own procurement strategy across a multi-entity manufacturing group.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation and commercial value creation.
• Establish governance, processes and performance frameworks.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and supplier risk management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Multi-site manufacturing

Category leadership

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Procurement Director

North West England (Site-Based)

£100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing group to appoint a Procurement Director in a pivotal, business-critical role.

Operating within a complex packaging and print environment, this position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of procurement across multiple operating companies — shaping strategy, driving cost optimisation, and building a best-in-class supply function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can operate both strategically and operationally — leading from the front while embedding structure, governance, and long‑term supplier value.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a group‑wide procurement strategy aligned to business growth, operational performance, and margin improvement.

Key areas of focus include:

• Full ownership of procurement strategy across a multi‑entity manufacturing group
• Category leadership across packaging materials including paperboard, plastics, inks, coatings, and print‑related inputs
• Driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and commercial value creation
• Building robust, scalable global supply chains, including Far East sourcing
• Establishing procurement governance, processes, and performance frameworks
• Enhancing supplier performance through structured SRM, KPIs, and audit processes
• Supporting operational efficiency across production, inventory, and planning functions
• Leading sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and material innovation
• Reducing supply chain risk through diversification and strategic sourcing models

The Candidate

We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement leader with a strong track record in manufacturing or packaging‑led environments.

You will bring:

• Significant procurement leadership experience within multi‑site manufacturing
• Deep category knowledge across packaging, raw materials, or print‑related supply chains
• Proven success delivering cost savings, supplier strategy, and procurement transformation
• Experience operating in complex, fast‑paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong negotiation capability across both regional and global supply bases
• The ability to balance strategic direction with hands‑on delivery

Exposure to Pharma packaging, regulated environments, or high‑specification manufacturing would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

• High‑impact role with full ownership of procurement across a growing group
• Opportunity to build and shape procurement strategy from the ground up
• Direct influence at executive level, working closely with senior leadership
• VC‑backed environment with a clear focus on growth and value creation
• Strong salary package with performance‑related upside

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable commercial impact across a complex manufacturing business.