Job Description
We have a great opportunity for a Packaging Technical Manager to join our wider Procurement team for 12 months based at our Head Office in Bradford.
You'll be responsible for supporting the technical and innovative approach to manage and mitigate packaging extended producer responsibility costs through; alternative new packaging formats, packaging technical knowledge and innovation which will drive a total cost of ownership reduction.
You'll use best practice category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and contract management techniques to support our competitive advantage and profitability by obtaining great value goods and services in line with business goals.
Your main responsibilities will be :
1. Work closely as part of the packaging team, designing strategic and robust solutions to drive commercial benefit, with a technical focus on new packaging formats.
2. Acting as a trusted advisor on packaging to our five stakeholder groups: suppliers, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and communities to build a pipeline for future procurement improvements within the category.
3. Supporting stakeholders with supplier relationship strategies, supporting strategic reviews, and developing joint plans with stakeholders
4. Development and delivery of the optimised packaging format to drive a competitive advantage via packaging with a clear...