Regional Category Lead NPM EMEA Packaging & Special Products
Core
Lead regional strategic sourcing for NPM special products (packaging, release agents, tapes, mandrels) across EMEA, managing category teams and driving supplier optimization.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Strategic Sourcing Lead
Builds
Regional price and framework agreements, supplier reduction strategies, and strategic supplier partnerships
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (rubber, plastics, metal, fabrics) / Automotive & Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, project management, leadership, market intelligence analysis, SAP R/3 + S/4, World Class Sourcing Platforms
Preferred skills
French, Spanish
Technologies
SAP R/3, SAP S/4, World Class Sourcing Platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies, lead regional category managers and buyers, execute supplier reduction and pooling initiatives, manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate regional framework agreements, track regional KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities