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Global Category Manager (m/w/d)

Pirmasens, RHEINLAND_PFALZFull-time2026-06-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead global procurement activities and develop strategies for packaging materials to drive cost savings and productivity while maintaining quality.

Role type

Senior strategic procurement manager (category management)

Builds

Global supply chain for adhesives and compounds

Domain

Manufacturing / Chemicals / Packaging

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost reduction strategy, risk management, process automation, SAP, PowerBI

Preferred skills

Leadership, negotiation, project management

Technologies

SAP, PowerBI

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global procurement strategies for packaging materials, manage supplier relationships to ensure efficient supply chains and optimal pricing, assess supplier performance and mitigate risks like disruptions or price fluctuations, align procurement strategies with business goals, promote automation of procurement processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC