Purchasing Manager

The Smurfit Kappa Group plc are Europe's leading corrugated packaging company and one of the leading paper-based packaging companies in the world. An industry leader with 46,000 employees globally, 350 production sites around the world, with locations in 23 countries in Europe and 13 countries in the Americas.

People are at the heart of the organisation and we are constantly working towards creating a fully inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds are free to be themselves and can succeed. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of our communities.

Smurfit Kappa Corrugated UK are;

• A Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to candidates who meet our essential criteria.
• Open to considering flexible working, such as part-time hours, hybrid working and other flexible options.
• Happy to offer a wide range of Family Friendly policies including emergency time off for dependants and to provide generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions for our valued colleagues.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager supporting the UK&I.  Reporting to the UK&I Procurement Director, this newly created role will be responsible for delivering best practice results within procurement. The role will require the successful candidate to visit our Corby site 2-3 days per week.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the procurement process for the packaging and raw materials category.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to find and address existing and potential supply challenges.
• Implement best practice Procurement process focusing on compliance, process improvement, utilising tools and reporting.
• Supplier Relationship Management - develop and lead supplier relationships to ensure effective delivery and KPI adherence.
• Line Management of the Purchasing Co-ordinator.
• Support UK&I Procurement Director in supplier negotiations.
• Monitoring compliance of centrally negotiated contracts (whilst respecting local site ownership).
• Management of UK&I Procurement data systems (including SAP data harmonisation).
• BRC, ISO9000 & SEDEX supplier auditing.
• Compiling and maintaining records, supplier databases & procurement contracts.
• Conducting supplier reviews - monitoring of supplier quality & service levels.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a materials procurement, gained within a fast paced manufacturing environment.  They will also be a skilled negotiator with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Company Bonus
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Purchasing Manager is a critical role for the company, and an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation in a key position where you will be able to influence its future direction and success.  The closing date for applications is 28th May 2023. 

Please apply now via the company’s dedicated recruitment portal.