Senior Packaging Procurement Lead — OTIF & Cost Reduction

Dyson GmbH; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist to drive procurement activities for primary and secondary packaging. The successful candidate will lead supplier engagement, manage sourcing strategies, and ensure operational excellence. This role requires strong procurement and project management expertise in a fast-paced environment, with additional benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

On-site lunches

On-site sports centre

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated procurement expertise, ideally in packaging for FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, SOW, tooling, and Capex processes.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement and supplier management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement activities for primary and secondary packaging.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure operational excellence.
• Lead operational procurement engagement.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Sourcing knowledge

Supplier management

Project management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Tools

Ariba

Job description

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist to drive procurement activities for primary and secondary packaging. The successful candidate will lead supplier engagement, manage sourcing strategies, and ensure operational excellence. This role requires strong procurement and project management expertise in a fast-paced environment, with additional benefits including a performance-related bonus and private medical insurance.