Global Packaging Procurement Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 5TF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH414988_1750677764 |
Summary
We are currently seeking an interim Global Packaging Procurement Assistant to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced Scientific FMCG environment.
The position is based in the Knowledge Quarter in Liverpool City Centre (L3), accessible by train, bus and car. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months requiring 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £40,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to doing what it takes. We are looking for someone who thrives in balancing cost, service, innovation & partnerships with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth.
As Global Packaging Procurement Assistant, you will play a role in supporting 3PM (3rd Party Manufacturer) sourcing strategy, supporting innovation programs, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. This end-to-end role will be responsible for creating the right contractual & relationship framework which delivers ongoing competitive costs, service, innovation & sustainability priorities of the business and brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Working as part of the Packaging Procurement team with overall responsibility for specific 3PM relationships for packaging, supporting innovation, supply chain network optimisation and service issues.
- Forecasts & cost visibility, owns the cost delivery against annual budget. Ensures ongoing cost competitiveness, creates and delivers on a savings funnel in line with annual targets.
- Tracks key commodities and feeds this information into the wider 3PM relationships to ensure costs are managed.
- Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the innovation priorities.
- Collaborates with 3PM team to ensure right stocking principles are followed by 3PM on pack materials. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues.
- Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.
- Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on finished goods in line with the broader business vision.
Key Requirements
- Experience in procurement, preferably with focus on Contract Manufacturing and packaging. Having managed 3PM relationship for beauty and personal care products will be an added advantage.
- Understanding of key 3PM suppliers, costing principles, open-book costing, sustainability and incorporation of recycled content in pack material.
- Able to demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy.
- Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.
- Be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organisation and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management preferred.
Additional Information
Knowledge Quarter working environment:
- There is secure bicycle storage, showers and a gym on site.
- Wellbeing room on site suitable for expressing milk or prayer.
- The office is lift-accessible.
- There are gender-neutral, as well as gendered, bathrooms available.
- There are height-adjustable workspaces for wheelchair access.
- Nearest train stations are Lime Street or Liverpool Central, which are within walking distance.
- This site is based in Liverpool city centre.
- There is no parking onsite but a public car park on Mount Pleasant. Lime Street Train Station is the closest train line.