Procurement Director

Procurement Director North West England (Site-Based) £100,000 £120,000 + Bonus + BenefitsWe are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing group to appoint a Procurement Director in a pivotal, business-critical role.Operating within a complex packaging and print environment, this position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of procurement across multiple operating companies shaping strategy, driving cost optimisation, and building a best-in-class supply function.This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate both strategically and operationally leading from the front while embedding structure, governance, and long-term supplier value.The Role 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.Key areas of focus include: Full ownership of procurement strategy across a multi-entity manufacturing groupCategory leadership across packaging materials including paperboard, plastics, inks, coatings, and print-related inputsDriving cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and commercial value creationBuilding robust, scalable global supply chains, including Far East sourcingEstablishing procurement governance, processes, and performance frameworksEnhancing supplier performance through structured SRM, KPIs, and audit processesSupporting operational efficiency across production, inventory, and ..... full job details .....