Global Category Manager

Global Category Manager – Packaging

Salary: £60k - £65k (+£5k car allowance)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

JSS have partnered with a global consumer goods company who are seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead its Base Film category (approx. £41m spend) within the Flexible Packaging portfolio.

This is a strategic role focused on delivering value across cost savings, innovation, sustainability, supply continuity, and cash flow improvement. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Operations, and regional procurement teams, and will build and manage key supplier relationships globally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a 2–3 year sourcing strategy
• Driving supplier innovation and sustainability in packaging
• Leading contract negotiations and global supplier agreements
• Building cost models and supporting commodity risk management
• Leading cross-regional collaboration and best practice sharing

Candidate profile:

• 3+ years’ experience in direct procurement, ideally in FMCG
• Expertise in packaging or base films (PET, BOPP, CPP, etc.)
• Strong commercial, analytical, and influencing skills
• Experience working in a matrix or global organisation
• Based in or near London, with flexibility to travel as needed