Strategic Sourcer – Flexible Packaging (Hybrid, Slough)

Randstad Sourceright; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is seeking a Strategic Sourcer for Flexible Packaging in Slough on a 6-8 month contract with an option to extend. The role requires managing Europe-wide packaging spend, delivering savings, and driving sustainability improvements in collaboration with R&D, Quality, Operations and Finance.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, data analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Some European travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement and in Flexible Packaging Sourcing is essential.
• Leadership capabilities: Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Drive for Results, Analytic Thinking.
• Knowledge of commodity markets and price mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives.
• Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models.
• Identify and pursue process re-engineering, value engineering, and demand management opportunities to increase efficiencies.
• Manage the planning and launch of RFIs, RFPs and eAuctions (including eSourcing tools).
• Perform complex data analysis and build financial models.
• Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies.
• Manage supplier selection process and provide data to ensure informed decisions.
• Identify, scope, and execute material simplification and supply chain efficiency projects; develop implementation and transition plans.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Mgmt

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Cost Analysis

Education

BSc / MSc in business or related discipline

Tools

eProcurement

eSourcing

Job description

Randstad Sourceright is seeking a Strategic Sourcer for Flexible Packaging in Slough on a 6-8 month contract with an option to extend. The role requires managing Europe-wide packaging spend, delivering savings, and driving sustainability improvements in collaboration with R&D, Quality, Operations and Finance.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, data analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Some European travel is expected.