Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging role involves owning the Packaging Category sourcing strategy, managing a sourcing lead, and driving high-level functional transformation for the category.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage team performance and development, ensuring KPI alignment and a positive team culture.
* Drive strategic category management across 90 suppliers, maximising supplier value and cross-functional opportunities.
* Streamline procurement processes, implement governance frameworks, and lead sourcing changes to boost efficiency.
* Develop and deploy SRM frameworks to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and sustainability.
* Support ESG strategy, managing supplier risk and transparency.
* Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to expand the proposition and drive procurement transformation.
Requirements:
* Line management experience.
* Strong Packaging sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience.
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives.
* Strong drive to deliver results and build relations at all levels.
* Background from FMCG or Food (ideally).