Procurement Manager - Packaging

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POSITION SNAPSHOT Role: Procurement Manager – Packaging Location: Manchester Contract: Permanent WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do. At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent. As our Procurement Manager (Packaging), you’ll help shape the future of some of the UK’s most loved consumer brands. Leading our packaging category strategy, you’ll create value through supplier partnerships, innovation, sustainability and commercial excellence. Working across product development, supply chain, marketing and global procurement teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing new ideas to market while ensuring resilient, high-performing supply networks. This is a role where your decisions will directly influence growth, profitability and long-term business success. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Develop and deliver category strategies that strengthen supplier performance, unlock innovation and create competitive advantage across our packaging portfolio. Build trusted supplier partnerships that support business growth, improve resilience and drive continuous improvement. Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market on time and on budget, ensuring packaging solutions support ambitious innovation plans. Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities that improve margins while maintaining quality and service. Use market insight, sustainability trends and supplier intelligence to make informed decisions, manage risk and support future-focused procurement strategies. Influence key business decisions through strong commercial judgement, data-led thinking and collaborative stakeholder management. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Procurement or strategic sourcing experience within FMCG, manufacturing or packaging environments. A track record of delivering commercial value through negotiations, supplier development and strategic sourcing initiatives. Experience influencing stakeholders across operational, technical and commercial teams. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into practical business actions. Advanced Excel capability is advantageous. Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management and commercial negotiations. An understanding of packaging technologies, sustainability trends and supplier markets. MCIPS qualification, or progress towards it, is desirable. Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system would be beneficial. WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN MyBenefits brings together your total rewards in one place, giving you the flexibility to choose what matter most. Key benefits we offer include: Competitive annual bonus, pension, life assurance and Share Incentive Plan Private medical cover plus health & wellbeing support Flexible holiday options, including buy and accrual 1pm Friday finish for better work-life balance Hybrid/electric car scheme, cycle to work & free mortgage advice Discounted and complimentary PZ products Onsite gym (where available) OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day. We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business. Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez. INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know #LI-Hybrid #LI-CE1 Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.