Procurement Manager - Packaging

The Abbey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible holidays

Early Friday finish

Hybrid car scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted PZ products

Onsite gym

Job summary

PZ Cussons Manchester is seeking a procurement professional to develop and deliver category strategies, strengthening supplier performance and enabling innovation across the packaging portfolio. You'll build trusted supplier partnerships, drive cost savings and ensure on-time, on-budget product launches.

The role requires FMCG or packaging experience, strong analytics, advanced Excel, and a track record of negotiating value.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or packaging environments.
• Strong negotiating and supplier development skills.
• Ability to influence across operational, technical and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies to strengthen supplier performance.
• Build trusted supplier partnerships that support growth and resilience.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to bring products to market on time and on budget.
• Identify cost savings and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Use market insight and supplier intelligence to inform decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Excel (advanced)

Negotiations

Education

MCIPS (or progress towards)

Tools

SAP

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Develop and deliver category strategies that strengthen supplier performance, unlock innovation and create competitive advantage across our packaging portfolio.Build trusted supplier partnerships that support business growth, improve resilience and drive continuous improvement.Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market on time and on budget, ensuring packaging solutions support ambitious innovation plans.Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities that improve margins while maintaining quality and service.Use market insight, sustainability trends and supplier intelligence to make informed decisions, manage risk and support future-focused procurement strategies.Influence key business decisions through strong commercial judgement, data-led thinking and collaborative stakeholder management.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Procurement or strategic sourcing
experience within FMCG, manufacturing or packaging environments.A track record of delivering commercial value through negotiations, supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives.Experience influencing stakeholders across operational, technical and commercial teams.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into practical business actions. Advanced Excel capability is advantageous.Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management and commercial negotiations.An understanding of packaging technologies, sustainability trends and supplier markets. MCIPS qualification, or progress towards it, is desirable.Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system would be beneficial.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matter most. Key benefits we offer include:Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive PlanPrivate medical cover plus health &
wellbeing supportFlexible holiday options, including buy and accrual1pm Friday finish for better work-life balanceHybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage adviceDiscounted and complimentary PZ productsOnsite gym (where available)

OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES

At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day.We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business.Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS

We're committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know#LI-Hybrid#LI-CE1Dare to be bold, Discover what's possible, and Do the incredible.

SummaryLocation: ManchesterType: Full time