Procurement Manager – Flexible Packaging

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for BOPP, CPP, PET, PE, PVC, aluminium foil, paper, polymers, resins, inks, adhesives, and solvents.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for cost reduction, supply security, and supplier performance improvement.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, payment terms, and lead times across regional and international markets.
• Manage and develop procurement staff, set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and build team capability.
• Own supplier qualification, onboarding, and ongoing supplier development to maintain a diversified, resilient supply base.
• Monitor commodity markets and mitigate supply-chain risks to protect supply continuity and cost targets.
• Collaborate with production, quality, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement with business and operational needs.

Required experience

• Direct, hands-on procurement experience in the flexible packaging industry is mandatory.

Nice to have

• CIPS or an equivalent professional procurement certification.
• An established regional and international supplier network in flexible packaging materials.
• Experience in the Saudi Arabian or broader GCC manufacturing market.
• Exposure to ERP systems and digital procurement tools in manufacturing.

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