Packaging Procurement Expert

6 days ago


Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time
Packaging Procurement Expert

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Procurement Expert to join our team at Kepak Group. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's sustainability initiatives, product innovation, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in senior procurement roles, with a strong background in purchasing packaging materials. A degree in a relevant business-related field and excellent collaboration skills are also essential.

This is a hybrid role based at our Merthyr site, requiring travel to Kepak manufacturing and supplier sites across Europe as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Implement Procurement Strategy:
  • Create and execute a strategic approach for the packaging category, ensuring alignment with the broader business procurement goals. Identify opportunities to save costs, improve quality, and drive innovation within packaging expenses.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Engage with stakeholders across different levels of the organization to effectively understand and address business and customer requirements. Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure packaging solutions meet overall business needs.
  • Supply Risk Management:
  • Continuously evaluate and update the risk profile for packaging suppliers. Implement and oversee a program for continuous improvement to mitigate identified risks, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted supply.
  • Sustainability Alignment:
  • Guarantee that all packaging sourcing activities align with the company's sustainability targets. Collaborate closely with suppliers to explore and implement sustainable packaging solutions that fulfill both environmental and business goals.
  • Market Expertise:
  • Maintain a profound understanding of global packaging supply markets, including competitor strategies and product innovations. Continuously monitor market trends and emerging opportunities to ignite category growth.
  • Contract and Relationship Management:
  • Supervise the creation and upkeep of contractual agreements with suppliers. Manage ongoing business relationships, ensuring compliance with terms and fostering enduring partnerships.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in senior procurement roles, including 2 years dedicated to the purchasing of packaging materials.
  • Graduate calibre with a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant business-related field.
  • Willingness to travel to Kepak manufacturing and supplier sites across Europe as required.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing long-term category strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven business acumen and market insights.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working model
  • Company Pension
  • Further Education support
  • Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
  • Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax
  • Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
  • GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.


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