Direct Procurement Manager - Packaging OR Ingredients

I'm working with a world-leading business as they continue to grow and drive their global growth agenda via the power of strategic procurement. They seek a Direct Procurement Manager to lead procurement for packaging or ingredients. Experience designing and implementing procurement strategy in one of these areas is critical, as is strong senior-level communication and demonstrable commercial acumen. The role sits within the global procurement hub centred in Surrey, who provide strategic oversight for all sourcing alongside designing sourcing processes and implementing innovative new procurement strategies. Your role will be central in devising procurement strategy before working with stakeholders and suppliers within the region to ensure all procurement is both cost effective and sustainable. You will have the autonomy to design sourcing strategy and is an ideal role for a direct procurement professional looking to take the step up into a more senior role, or for someone already in a leadership role that would like more freedom to drive responsible and sustainable sourcing. Direct Procurement Manager, skills & attributes required:

• Experience within direct sourcing is essential, ideally within an agricultural or ingredients led business
• Previous experience leading sourcing strategy or full category responsibility is highly advantageous.
• A strong communicator and influencer is required. This is a position with the potential to be hugely enjoyable and one where a tangible, positive impact can be made. There is lots of scope for designing new strategy as well as updating existing processes to create an efficient sourcing model within the central procurement function. To apply for the position, use the link or email your CV to Alex at alex@pod-talent.com to schedule a confidential discussion.