Job Description

Packaging Strategic Sourcing Manager - Exciting Opportunity in the FMCG Industry!

Are you a motivated and experienced Sourcing Manager looking for a new challenge in the FMCG industry? Our client, a global leader in the sector, is seeking a Packaging Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their team. This is an initial 9-month contract, with the potential for future opportunities.

As the Packaging Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading strategic initiatives for Flexible Packaging. You will have the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver transformational projects. Your expertise will ensure that our client maintains a competitive edge in value creation, supply security, and sustainability.

What we're looking for:

• BSc / MSc in business or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of Procurement experience, with 2 years in Flexible Packaging Sourcing
• Strong leadership capabilities (communication, negotiation, stakeholder management)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of commodity markets and price mitigation strategies
• Ability to manage complex business issues and drive change
• Experience within a worldwide procurement environment, retail / FMCG experience preferred

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving value across cost, supply security, and sustainability
• Analysing spend data and industry dynamics to prioritise sourcing initiatives
• Developing business cases and should-cost models
• Managing supplier selection process and executing negotiation strategies
• Building relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Identifying and executing material simplification and supply chain efficiency projects

What can you expect from joining our client's team?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by a strong set of principles
• Join a purpose-driven company that is striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
• Enjoy an industry-competitive salary and the opportunity for future growth

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing and an interest in the FMCG industry, then this is the role for you! Apply now and seize this opportunity to make a real impact with our client and their team.

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