External Supply Operations Packaging Manager

At Hays Executive, we are looking for an External Supply Operations Packaging Manager for a leading international pharmaceutical company, with the purpose of driving packaging strategy across the external network to deliver cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and sustainable value creation.

Key Responsibilities Implement packaging strategy (innovation, standardisation and optimisation) across external suppliers. Drive cost savings and OPEX optimisation through cost transparency, should-costing and efficiency improvements. Enhance supplier performance (capacity, productivity, waste reduction). Lead sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Partner with Procurement, Operations and Technical teams to support decision-making and negotiations.

Requirements Degree in Packaging, Engineering or similar. 15+ years of experience in packaging within pharma, cosmetics or CMO environments. Strong knowledge of packaging materials, spec...