Sisira Eldhose

Procurement & Packaging Category professional with over 5 years’ experience within the UK fresh produce and FMCG supply chain sector. I specialise in packaging and fruit procurement, supplier performance management, and cost optimisation across complex, high-volume operations. At Mission Produce, I operated as Acting Procurement Manager for the packaging category, holding full commercial ownership and reporting directly to the Director. I managed £10M+ annual spend across packaging and fruit categories, delivering 5–20% cost savings through strategic negotiation, competitive tendering, and contract optimisation. My experience covers end-to-end procurement lifecycle management including supplier selection, contract negotiation, KPI performance reviews, forecasting alignment, inventory control, and compliance governance (BRCGS, FSC, retailer standards, Plastic Packaging Tax). I have led formal supplier performance reviews and driven continuous improvement across service, quality, and cost metrics. I work closely with Technical, Labelling, Production, and Operations teams to ensure packaging accuracy, regulatory compliance, and waste reduction. By strengthening supplier partnerships and improving procurement workflows, I have consistently enhanced delivery performance and inventory efficiency. I am commercially driven, analytical, and solutions-focused, with a strong ability to balance cost control, compliance, and service excellence in fast-paced fresh produce environments. I am particularly interested in Procurement Manager and Packaging Category roles within fresh produce, food manufacturing, and FMCG organisations committed to operational excellence and sustainable sourcing.