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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a focus on supplier relationship management and category strategies. Proven ability to drive savings and optimize spend through effective negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementCategory ManagementNegotiation SkillsProcurement Best Practices
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Hard Skills
ProcurementSpend AnalysisCost ModelingFinancial AnalysisMarket IntelligenceSupplier EvaluationSupply-Base DiversificationProject ManagementValue-Creation MethodologiesSupplier Performance Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsSAP
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMSPSM
Industry Keywords
Packaging ProcurementSupplier RationalizationSpecification OptimizationSourcing InitiativesBusiness ContinuityRisk MitigationSustainabilityQuality ManagementMarket DynamicsSpend Optimization
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute regional packaging category strategies across EAME.
- Drive supplier rationalization, specification optimization, and procurement excellence.
- Lead sourcing initiatives and implementation plans delivering savings, productivity, compliance, working capital, and spend optimization objectives.
- Apply strategic sourcing methodologies, including spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and supply-base diversification.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation, sustainability, quality, and long-term category priorities.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms.
- Drive supplier performance through structured reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to align priorities and deliver sustainable value.
- Identify and mitigate supplier, market, and supply continuity risks.
- Implement strategies that strengthen resilience and business continuity.
- Manage sourcing strategy for a packaging portfolio of approximately €120 million in annual spend.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
- 5+ years of experience within packaging procurement or a related category, with strong market knowledge and supplier networks preferred.
- Strong expertise in category management, procurement best practices, cost modeling, financial analysis, and value-creation methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate market dynamics and deliver measurable business results.
- Strong negotiation, project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- CPSM, SPSM, or a related procurement or supply chain certification is an advantage.
- Fluent written and spoken English is required.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical coverage for you, with optional coverage for your family.
- Pension plan to support your long-term financial security.
- Life and accident/disability insurance.
- Benefits Club with exclusive discounts and savings on everyday purchases and vacation packages through a wide network of providers.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering discreet access to a wide range of wellbeing, financial, and personal support services for you and members of your household.
- Hybrid working arrangement.