Procurement Director
2 days ago
Wigan
North West England (Site-Based) £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing group to appoint a Procurement Director in a pivotal, business-critical role. Operating within a complex packaging and print environment, this position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of procurement across multiple operating companies — shaping strategy, driving cost optimisation, and building a best-in-class supply function. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can operate both strategically and operationally — leading from the front while embedding structure, governance, and long‑term supplier value. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a group‑wide procurement strategy aligned to business growth, operational performance, and margin improvement. Key areas of focus include: • Full ownership of procurement strategy across a multi‑entity manufacturing group, • Category leadership across packaging materials including paperboard, plastics, inks, coatings, and print‑related inputs, • Driving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and commercial value creation, • Building robust, scalable global supply chains, including Far East sourcing, • Establishing procurement governance, processes, and performance frameworks, • Enhancing supplier performance through structured SRM, KPIs, and audit processes, • Supporting operational efficiency across production, inventory, and planning functions, • Leading sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing and material innovation, • Reducing supply chain risk through diversification and strategic sourcing models We are seeking a commercially astute Procurement leader with a strong track record in manufacturing or packaging‑led environments. You will bring: • Significant procurement leadership experience within multi‑site manufacturing, • Deep category knowledge across packaging, raw materials, or print‑related supply chains, • Proven success delivering cost savings, supplier strategy, and procurement transformation, • Experience operating in complex, fast‑paced environments with multiple stakeholders, • Strong negotiation capability across both regional and global supply bases, • The ability to balance strategic direction with hands‑on delivery Exposure to Pharma packaging, regulated environments, or high‑specification manufacturing would be advantageous. • High‑impact role with full ownership of procurement across a growing group, • Opportunity to build and shape procurement strategy from the ground up, • Direct influence at executive level, working closely with senior leadership, • VC‑backed environment with a clear focus on growth and value creation, • Strong salary package with performance‑related upside This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable commercial impact across a complex manufacturing business. #J-18808-Ljbffr