Procurement Manager Packaging

ACS Staffing Solutions; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider in Alconbury seeks a dynamic Packaging Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and negotiation of packaging supplies. This role is vital for maintaining a fast-paced supply chain within a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiating skills and knowledge of sustainable packaging materials, combined with the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. A full-time employment opportunity, offering competitive compensation and the chance to make significant contributions to operational success.

Qualifications

• Proven background in procurement or sourcing within packaging or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge suppliers.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as plastics and paperboard.
• Understanding of sustainability standards and packaging legislation.
• Excellent project management and organisational capability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong global supplier relationships.
• Negotiate best-value agreements and secure competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiencies.
• Champion sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and brand standards.
• Maintain accurate supplier data and procurement documentation.
• Develop supplier KPIs and monitor performance.
• Solve packaging quality concerns collaboratively.
• Lead packaging planning for major trading peaks.
• Provide detailed forecasts to suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare robust contingency plans for supply shortages.
• Work closely with teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.
• Support new product launches and ensure materials are ready.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Sourcing

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Experience

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

Packaging Procurement Manager

Location: Alconbury

Salary: 40000 DOE

Hours - fulltime Monday Friday

Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Packaging Procurement Manager to take ownership of a fast-moving packaging supply chain and play a pivotal role in supporting a high-growth high-demand operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment enjoys working under pressure and is energised by constant innovation tight deadlines and ever-changing customer requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the sourcing negotiation and performance management of packaging suppliers ensuring materials meet demanding commercial sustainability and operational standards. With seasonal peaks rapid product development and evolving customer expectations this role offers challenge variety and genuine influence.

Duties

• Build and maintain strong global supplier relationships driving accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate best-value agreements and secure competitive pricing in a constantly shifting market.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation material efficiencies and smarter supply solutions.
• Champion sustainable packaging initiatives and support the transition to more environmentally responsible materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify new technologies formats and design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation customer standards and brand requirements.
• Maintain accurate supplier data pricing specifications and procurement documentation.
• Develop supplier KPIs and monitor performance escalating risks and issues when required.
• Solve packaging quality concerns quickly and collaboratively with Technical and Operations.
• Lead packaging planning for major trading peaks such as Valentines Day Mothers Day and Christmasensuring capacity timelines and quality are never compromised.
• Provide detailed forecasts to suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless production.
• Put robust contingency plans in place to mitigate supply shortages or sudden demand changes.
• Work closely with NPD Design Technical Commercial and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative functional and cost-effective packaging solutions.
• Support new product launches and packaging changes at pace ensuring all materials are fit for purpose and production-ready.

The Candidate

• Proven background in procurement or sourcing within packaging FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge suppliers.
• Knowledge of packaging materials such as plastics films corrugate paperboard and labels.
• Understanding of sustainability standards recyclability and packaging legislation.
• Excellent project management and organisational capability in high-pressure environments.
• Confident working with data cost models and forecasting.

Desirable

• Experience working through seasonal peaks or rapid product turnaround cycles.
• Exposure to packaging innovation or sustainable material development.
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• HR Sourcing
• Procurement Management
• Supply Chain Experience
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• E-procurement
• negotiation
• Contracts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1