Procurement Director

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