UK Packaging & In-directs Purchasing Manager

Exceptional UK Packaging & In-directs Purchasing Manager required to join our Purchasing team to lead the sourcing and supply of packaging and indirect goods and services across the UK business, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive total cost, appropriate stockholding and effective supplier performance.

The role will develop and implement category strategies for packaging, PPE, factory consumables and other indirect spend, working closely with Operations, Technical, Finance, Planning, Engineering, NPD and site teams to support business requirements, innovation and sustainability objectives.

Pay: Competitive salary with annual managerial bonus eligibility and private health insurance. Main Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies for packaging and indirect spend that align with company objectives, operational requirements, customer needs, budgets, sustainability commitments and supply risk appetite.

Own sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract activity for allocated categories, evaluating total cost of ownership, service, quality, innovation, payment terms and business risk to secure best overall value. Work closely with Planning, Operations and site-based teams to forecast requirements, maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure the availability of packaging, PPE, factory consumables and other critical indirect items.

Monitor supply, demand and inventory and react quickly to changes, shortages or obsolescence risks, establishing effective contingency plans and alternative sources to protect continuity of production. Develop strong, ethical and collaborative supplier relationships; agree measurable service levels and conduct regular performance reviews covering cost, delivery, quality, responsiveness, innovation and corrective actions.

Ensure suppliers and supplied materials or services comply with agreed specifications, food safety, quality, traceability, ethical sourcing, legal and company standards, working with Technical and other specialists as required.

Manage packaging changes, trials, artwork transitions and new product or promotional launches with relevant stakeholders, ensuring clear timelines, approvals, stock run-down plans and controlled implementation.

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