Job Title: Subject Matter Expert - Packaging Manager (Procurement)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Setup: Hybrid working
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Upto £45,000 to £50,000 + family HC

Company Overview:
A leading player in the food sector, this multi-site company is known for its high-quality ingredients and commitment to innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and excellence in their supply chain, continually evolving to meet customer demand while upholding the highest standards of production and sourcing.

Role Purpose:
The Subject Matter Expert - Packaging Manager (Procurement) will be responsible for an efficient supply chain, ensuring quality standards, and compliance, supporting innovation, and advancing procurement sourcing.

This is a multi-faceted role that encompasses procurement, technical and commercial elements of packaging.

Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the procurement of packaging, sourcing, category spend, cost-saving initiatives, data analysis, and supplier management.
* Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), managing waste and recyclable data process regulations across multiple sites.
* NPD development support across materials and artwork.
* Customer-facing retailers to work towards common objectives such as the plastic pact.

Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar position is essential such as a Packaging Manager or someone who has been involved with both procurement and technical within packaging, particularly in ingredients/food.
* Strong data management skills as there will be data reporting as part of this position from procurement and ERP outputs.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to (url removed) or contact me on LinkedIn