Overview
Procurement Director — North West England (Site-Based) — GBP100,000 GBP120,000 + 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.
The Role
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
The Candidate
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.
Why Apply?
- 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.
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