Rosie Barber
About Rosie Barber
Rosie Barber serves as the Strategic Purchasing Director for Rigid Plastics at Berry Global, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in recycled plastics and supply chain management, she has held various managerial roles at Viridor and other companies over her career.
Current Role at Berry Global
Rosie Barber serves as the Strategic Purchasing Director for Rigid Plastics at Berry Global, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she oversees purchasing operations across the UK and Europe. Her responsibilities include managing procurement strategies and ensuring a streamlined supply chain for rigid plastic products. This position leverages her extensive experience in the plastics industry and her expertise in recycled plastics.
Previous Experience at Viridor
Prior to her current role, Rosie Barber worked at Viridor for over a decade. She held several positions, including Commercial Manager from 2009 to 2018 and Trading and Feedstock Manager - Plastics from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on national and European markets, enhancing her skills in commercial management and trading within the plastics sector.
Career Background in Waste Management
Rosie Barber's career in waste management began at Viridor, where she served as Commercial Manager for Grosvenor Waste Management from 2006 to 2008. She also worked at Valpak Limited as a Business Development Manager from 2005 to 2006 and at Jayplas as a Commercial Manager from 2008 to 2009. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the waste management and recycling industries.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Rosie Barber studied at Liverpool John Moores University, where she earned a BA(Hons) in Business Studies from 1997 to 2000. This academic background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in strategic purchasing and supply chain management.
Skills and Expertise in Procurement
Rosie Barber possesses a range of skills relevant to her role in procurement and supply chain management. Her expertise includes negotiation, contract management, and commodity trading. She focuses on recycled plastics, which aligns with her strategic objectives in sustainable procurement practices within the rigid plastics sector.