Procurement Director - Packaging

Ref: 502931

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

£100,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Global Procurement
• 3 Month Notice Period

About the candidate

A Senior Supply Chain Professional with extensive experience in purchasing, planning, and logistics, gained across major FMCG organisations. Specialising in strategic packaging and commodity buying, this candidate has a proven track record in materials management, project management, MRP implementation, outsourcing, site rationalisation, and acquisition. With over 20 years of experience with SAP based systems (ERP & APO), their expertise also extends to managing large scale multi-site tenders and auctions, global sourcing, and the implementation of legal contracts with significant suppliers. A skilled communicator and team player, the candidate is hardworking, reliable, and possesses a strong sense of integrity and commitment to excellence.

What makes them great?

• Proven results in outsourcing initiatives and achieving cost savings through strategic sourcing and procurement endeavours.
• Experienced in leading category transformations and driving innovations in procurement.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated in team management responsibilities across multiple global teams.

Areas of expertise

• Material management
• Procurement & commodity buying -  spends circa £200m.
• Global sourcing & strategic procurement
• Project management including MRP system implementations and site rationalisation
• Team management & development