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Packaging & Materials Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North Lanarkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
My client are currently looking to recruit an experienced Packaging & Materials Manager to join their site in North Lanarkshire. You will be working with an extremely successful FMCG company, that are going through a continued period of development and investment.
If you are looking for a company where you can develop your skills, work on exciting projects and have the opportunity for career progression, then this could be the role for you!
Your strategic approach and market insights will drive packaging solutions towards more sustainable and innovative practices within the business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Create and execute purchasing plans aligned with production schedules and business objectives
Take full ownership of assigned category ranges, including cost negotiations, supplier performance, and relationship development
Evaluate current suppliers and conduct benchmarking analysis to ensure the business secures best pricing, quality, and service levels
Develop and nurture long-term supplier partnerships, including contingency planning and regular performance reviews
Identify and onboard new suppliers through robust evaluation protocols covering cost, capacity, stability, and strategic fit
Maintain and optimise purchasing systems and ERP tools. Ensuring accurate records and efficient workflows
Support cross-functional teams in understanding procurement procedures and resolving queries, enhancing transparency and collaboration
Review purchase requisitions for completeness and determine appropriate sourcing strategies based on spend thresholds and importance
Drive improvements in invoicing processes, working closely with finance to eliminate discrepancies and streamline transactions
Act as the packaging specialist with departments such as Production, Distribution, Warehousing, and New Product Development (NPD)
Forecast material requirements and communicate expected demand to suppliers, preventing stock shortages and production delays
Experience Required:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in packaging procurement, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or packaging-related industries
Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration
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