Procurement Category Manager – Packaging

Job title:

Procurement Category Manager – Packaging

Company

Michael Page

Job description

A Procurement Category Manager focusing on packaging for a global FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) brand, looking to ensure the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of packaging materials.The role of Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for:Category Strategy Development: Establish and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for packaging materials to meet business goals and optimize costSupplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement in performance, cost, quality, and innovationCost Optimization: Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, competitive bidding, and process improvementsRisk Management: Proactively monitor and mitigate risks related to supply continuity and market fluctuationSustainability and Compliance: Lead initiatives to ensure packaging materials meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirementCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as sales, marketing, engineering, and finance to align procurement strategies with overall business objectivesMarket Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and innovations in packaging materials to anticipate opportunities and challengesGlobal FMCG Brand, North West BasedEnd to End Category Manager, Global Supply BaseIdeally, the candidate will have the following background:

• Thorough understanding of procurement processes and frameworks
• Previous experience in a Category Manager role or similar
• Excellent working understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and value chain mapping.
• Excellent working knowledge of allocated areas of spend.
• Understanding of contract principles and clauses and be able to construct and interpret agreements.
• SAP analytics and reporting.
• Degree level qualification, ideally business related would be desired but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Associate or student of CIPS is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to occasionally travel through UK and Overseas.

Global FMCG Brand, with operations across the UK and Internationally, that require a Procurement Category Manager to manage their packaging spend, based in the North West of England.The role of Procurement Category Manager is offering:

• £60,000-70,000
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• PHC
• Pension
• Wider benefits on offer too

Expected salary

£60000 per year

Location

North West England

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 04:00:02 GMT

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