Packaging & Procurement Manager

Packaging & Procurement Manager Evesham, Worcestershire | Full-time | Permanent £45,000  - £50,000 per annum + Benefits Ready to take ownership of a packaging function and drive commercial savings, operational efficiency and continuous improvement? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing fresh produce business for an experienced Head of Packaging to lead and develop its packaging function. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys improving processes, developing supplier relationships and delivering measurable improvements within a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for overseeing packaging procurement, technical compliance, inventory management and operational performance. Working closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and Technical teams, you'll play a key role in improving efficiency, controlling costs and ensuring packaging materials meet the highest standards of quality, compliance and customer requirements. What You'll Be Doing Leading and developing the packaging function to deliver outstanding performance across purchasing, technical and operational activities. Managing packaging procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and commercial negotiations. Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service and compliance. Overseeing packaging inventory, stock forecasting and material availability to support operational requirements. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and optimise packaging processes. Ensuring packaging compliance with relevant legislation, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), BRC and customer standards. Monitoring packaging costs, supplier performance and key operational KPIs. Working closely with internal departments to improve planning, stock management and supply chain performance. Supporting packaging development projects, innovation and opportunities for automation and digitalisation. Providing leadership, coaching and support to build an engaged, high-performing packaging team. About You We're looking for someone who: Has previous management experience within packaging, procurement, supply chain or a similar operational environment. Has proven experience managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and delivering commercial cost savings. Has a strong understanding of packaging materials, stock management and procurement processes. Is commercially aware with experience managing budgets, costs and operational performance. Is confident analysing data, monitoring KPIs and using information to drive decision making. Has experience leading and developing teams. Has excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Is highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. Has experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or fresh produce (desirable). Has knowledge of packaging legislation, EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax and BRC requirements (desirable). Whether you've worked as a Head of Packaging, Packaging Manager, Packaging Procurement Manager, Senior Packaging Buyer, Packaging Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Manager, we'd love to hear from you. What's On Offer Salary of £45,000  - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created leadership role. Scope to shape and develop the packaging function. Opportunity to deliver meaningful commercial and operational improvements. Varied and rewarding role within an established fresh produce business. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business performance. How to Apply If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of packaging procurement and operations, develop strong supplier relationships and play a key role in driving commercial and operational improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and a member of the Workforce team will be in touch to discuss your application. Or contact: P: (phone number removed) M: (phone number removed) E: (url removed) Cheltpro