Procurement Manager in St Albans

Location: St Albans

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Recruiter: Premier Foods

Job Hours: Full-time

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Procurement Manager - Packaging

St Albans / Hybrid

Permanent

We are looking for a Procurement Manager – Packaging to join our team. Due to retirement, we are looking for someone who can manage multiple packaging substrate categories across the entire Group. You will develop procurement strategies that support business objectives. Implement risk management and sustainability targets, support Innovation agenda, and drive Sustainability Strategies delivery.

To excel in this role, you'll need to be a strong negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations. This role requires someone resilient and persistent, able to act quickly and make decisions. We're looking for an agile individual who can identify market and pricing trends effectively. Also, you will be liaising with key stakeholders to understand their needs, priorities, opportunities, and challenges.

As the next Procurement Manager - Packaging, you'll drive sustainable sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives. Gain a deep understanding of markets and supply chains to predict future cost changes. Support Innovation agenda and drive Sustainability Strategies

The Key Requirements...

As a Procurement Manager - Packaging, you excel at identifying market & pricing trends and managing complex negotiations.

You have a strong track record in developing collaborative relationships with suppliers, lateral problem-solving skills, and the ability to act decisively and make tough decisions.

Your role involves developing procurement strategies that support broader business objectives, implementing risk management and sustainability targets, and supporting an Innovation agenda and Sustainability Strategies. You will manage multiple packaging substrate categories across the Group.

Strong analytical thinking skills, can identify market & pricing trends- Skilled negotiator who can manage complex negotiations-

Ability to build collaborative relationships with key suppliers.

Think laterally and use problem-solving skills to develop new approaches.

Resilient and decisive in making fast-paced decisions.

This will require excellent communication skills and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You seek challenges, growth, and are ambitious. This role offers the opportunity to negotiate contracts, develop sustainable sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, lead a team of professionals, and make impactful decisions to drive success.

At Premier Foods, we are committed to enriching lives and doubling turnover by 2030 with sustainable growth. Our shared values guide us, and we aim to create a supportive and encouraging work environment where people thrive.

This is a challenging role for someone ready to thrive in a supportive, respectful, and encouraging environment at Premier Foods. Join Premier Foods for a role full of challenges and growth opportunities. We aim for excellence and strive to create a Great Place to Work. Our shared values guide our decisions and actions every day.

The Benefits and Perks...

Bonus

Company Car Allowance

Company Pension

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

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About Premier Foods

premierfoods.co.uk

As one of the UK's largest food producers, we’re passionate about food and believe each and every day we have the opportunity to enrich life for everyone. Premier Foods employs over 4,000 people operating from 15 sites across the country, supplying a range of retail, wholesale, foodservice and other customers with our iconic brands which feature in millions of homes every day.
Through some of the nation’s best-loved brands, including Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Loyd Grossman, Mr. Kipling, Oxo and Sharwood’s, we’re creating great tasting products that contribute to healthy and balanced diets, while committing to nurturing our people and our local communities, and going further in the pursuit of a healthier planet, in line with our Purpose of ‘Enriching Life Through Food’.