Category Manager Packaging Procurement (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement leadership for plastic and paper-based packaging categories with an annual spend of 20-50M€.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Sustainable category strategies, competitive supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for a food and logistics group.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Logistics / Packaging Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, budget forecasting, cost reduction, stakeholder management, team leadership, English fluency, data analysis
Preferred skills
Team coordination, international stakeholder engagement
Technologies
SAP, Excel, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sustainable category strategies aligned with corporate goals; analyze procurement markets and price trends to drive purchasing decisions; manage tendering, negotiations, and contract closures; identify savings potential through market knowledge and spend analysis; support strategic budget and forecast planning; manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.