Lead packaging procurement strategy from Surrey, using direct sourcing expertise and senior-level communication to influence global stakeholders.

This Direct Procurement Manager role sits within a global procurement hub centred in Surrey. You will design and implement procurement strategy for packaging or ingredients, supporting strategic oversight across sourcing. The position requires commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and supplier collaboration to build cost-effective and sustainable procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design procurement strategy for packaging or ingredients
- Lead sourcing strategy and category responsibility
- Work with regional stakeholders and suppliers
- Develop cost-effective and sustainable procurement
- Update processes and create efficient sourcing models

Requirements:

- Experience in direct sourcing
- Experience designing and implementing procurement strategy
- Agricultural or ingredients-led business experience preferred
- Robust senior-level communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrable commercial acumen

Apply direct sourcing, commercial acumen, and strategic communication to shape sustainable packaging procurement from Surrey.

📌 Direct Procurement Manager Packaging (Surrey)
🏢 Pod Talent
📍 Surrey