Strategic Packaging Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.