Senior Category Manager – Packaging

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Full time
Location: Huntingdon
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Job offered by: Hotel Chocolat
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Direct message the job poster from Hotel Chocolat Head of Practice - Procurement & Supply Chain at Henderson Brown Recruitment

Exclusively appointed , we’re looking for a

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Packaging & Transformation

to join the transformed Hotel Chocolat procurement team. This is not your ‘normal’ procurement role – you’ll be partnering to strategically source, the reinvention of chocolate, for people and for nature. In this

newly created role , you will be responsible for leading procurement activity across the packaging categories, balancing value, innovation, savings, and new capabilities. We seek excellent procurement professionals to drive strategic, transformative initiatives and take pride in their work. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Manage team performance and development, ensuring KPI alignment and a positive team culture. Category Management: Drive strategic category management across 90 suppliers, maximizing supplier value and cross-functional opportunities. Process Enhancement: Streamline procurement processes, implement governance frameworks, and lead sourcing changes to boost efficiency. Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and deploy SRM frameworks to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and sustainability. Risk & Sustainability: Support ESG strategy, managing supplier risk and transparency. Business Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to expand the proposition and drive procurement transformation. Salary & Working Setup: – Attractive salary and bonus – Hybrid working circa 3 days on-site in the Huntingdonshire/Hertfordshire area Requirements: Strong Packaging sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management experience (essential) Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives (essential) How to Apply: Please send your CV to lee@hendbrown.com or contact me on LinkedIn. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Retail, and Food and Beverage Retail

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