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Head of Procurement - Packaging, UK&I

Chiswick Park, GB💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead regional packaging procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and cost optimization for a global biscuits and confectionery business.

Role type

Senior Category Manager / Head of Procurement (Packaging)

Builds

Packaging supply chain, supplier agreements, and cost models for iconic global brands

Domain

Food & Beverage (Biscuits/Confectionery) + Procurement

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), contract negotiation, budgeting (AOP), market analysis, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Matrix organization experience, packaging industry knowledge, multilingual proficiency

Technologies

Procurement tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Drive regional packaging category strategy aligned with global standards, manage supplier base performance and issue resolution, lead annual operating plan (AOP) and cost modeling, negotiate and implement supply agreements, report packaging activity to business stakeholders, manage direct reports to deliver savings targets

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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