Senior Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing (Packaging)
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for primary packaging (ingredient packaging, plastic film) to improve cost structure, product quality, and supply chain reliability while supporting innovation.
Role type
Senior Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Primary packaging supply base and co-created packaging solutions
Domain
Food & Beverage / Packaging / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor selection, cost reduction analysis, supplier relationship management, data analysis, new product development support
Preferred skills
Food industry knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset, quantitative analysis
Technologies
Gsuite
Responsibilities
Source primary suppliers for co-creation of packaging solutions, leverage datasets for cost reduction opportunities, build and maintain a pool of packaging suppliers, collaborate with design teams on packaging look and feel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC