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Procurement Category Manager - Packaging

North West England Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View 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.
  • Global FMCG Brand, North West Based
  • End to End Category Manager, Global Supply Base

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

The role of Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for:



  1. Category Strategy Development: Establish and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for packaging materials to meet business goals and optimize cost


  2. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement in performance, cost, quality, and innovation


  3. Cost Optimization: Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, competitive bidding, and process improvements


  4. Risk Management: Proactively monitor and mitigate risks related to supply continuity and market fluctuation


  5. Sustainability and Compliance: Lead initiatives to ensure packaging materials meet sustainability goals and regulatory requirement


  6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as sales, marketing, engineering, and finance to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives


  7. Market Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and innovations in packaging materials to anticipate opportunities and challenges

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, 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.

What's on Offer

The role of Procurement Category Manager is offering:

  • £60,000-70,000
  • Car Allowance
  • Bonus
  • PHC
  • Pension
  • Wider benefits on offer too
Contact
Tom Wowk
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6700149
Phone number
+44 161 829 0410

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Wowk
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0410
Job reference
JN-032025-6700149