Procurement Manager - Packaging

Manchester💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead packaging category strategy, supplier partnerships, and commercial excellence to support new product launches and supply chain resilience for UK consumer brands.

Role type

Senior strategic procurement manager (packaging)

Builds

Packaging solutions and supply networks for FMCG brands

Domain

FMCG / Consumer Goods / Packaging

Required skills

strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, category management, cost-saving initiatives, stakeholder influence, data analysis, packaging technology knowledge, sustainability trends

Preferred skills

MCIPS qualification, SAP/ERP experience

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver category strategies, build trusted supplier partnerships, partner with cross-functional teams for new product launches, identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities, use market insight to manage risk and support future-focused strategies, influence key business decisions through commercial judgement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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About pzcussons

PZ Cussons builds iconic brands, with sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy, captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For life, For Good. We collaborate and truly work together as a team. We hold each other accountable, we set new standards and we trust each other to deliver. We make it fun, with an authentic sense of community.