Procurement Specialist – Packaging Materials (Maternity Coverage)
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About the Role
A confidential company seeks a Procurement Specialist for packaging materials on a maternity coverage contract. The role involves managing end-to-end Source-to-Pay for packaging materials like bottles, pouches, and films in an FMCG environment.
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Responsibilities
- Manage RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of packaging materials while minimizing prepayments
- Monitor procurement KPIs and ensure adherence to internal SOPs
- Actively manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues
- Support packaging innovation, NPD timelines, and sustainability initiatives
- Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams
Requirements
- 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, trading, or retail
- Strong hands on experience with packaging materials sourcing
- Proficiency in SAP MM, Excel, and procurement analytics
- Solid understanding of packaging material markets, cost drivers, and indexes
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and import/export documentation
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines
Full Job Posting
We're Hiring
- Looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist – Packaging Materials to join on a maternity cover basis.
- Role is critical to ensuring continuity across packaging sourcing activities and supporting ongoing operations within an FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of packaging materials while minimizing prepayments
- Monitor procurement KPIs and ensure adherence to internal SOPs
- Actively manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues
- Support packaging innovation, NPD timelines, and sustainability initiatives
- Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in FMCG, trading, or retail
- Strong hands on experience with packaging materials sourcing
- Proficiency in SAP MM, Excel, and procurement analytics
- Solid understanding of packaging material markets, cost drivers, and indexes
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and import/export documentation
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines
Why This Role?
- Maternity coverage role offering hands on opportunity to make an immediate impact.
- Maintain operational stability and contribute to ongoing sourcing excellence within a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Contract Type
- Maternity Coverage
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