Procurement Packaging Manager - County Mayo

Procurement Packaging Manager - County Mayo.

This position is being offered as a fixed-term contract of 22 months duration.

In this role, you will combine strategic sourcing expertise with deep market research to ensure compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) across the company's European network. You will research and investigate emerging trends, commodities, and technologies to identify future-ready materials, while collaborating with suppliers, operations, and stakeholders across the globe.

• Research industry trends, regulations, and material innovations to develop sourcing strategies aligned to current and future business needs.
• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding for new packaging solutions that meet compliance and performance standards.
• Conduct commodity analysis (e.g. PET, HDPE, steel) and monitor economic factors to enable informed sourcing and pricing decisions.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements that balance cost, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Utilize SAP and data tools to deliver spend analytics, cost modelling, and productivity reporting for packaging initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across regions to manage packaging projects that advance sustainability and operational excellence.

Interested applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). An advantage (not essential) to have MBA or advanced degree, or certifications such as APICS.
• At least 8 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply management, ideally with global category expertise.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret market intelligence, conduct cost analysis, and translate insights into actions.
• Digital fluency, including SAP expertise and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration skills in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment;

A willingness to travel up to 20%.

In this role you will:

• Gain experience at the intersection of regulatory compliance, sustainability, and innovation.
• Drive market-facing research and supplier strategies that influence the company's packaging for the future.
• Work with globally diverse teams and participate in transformative sourcing initiatives.
• Develop advanced skills in analytics, commodity intelligence, and strategic supply chain leadership.