Packaging Procurement Director – North America & Global Rigids Lead
Core
Lead North America Packaging Procurement and Global Rigids strategy for a €600M+ spend, driving value, resilience, and sustainability in rigid packaging.
Role type
Senior Director, Packaging Procurement
Builds
Global rigid packaging strategy and North America sourcing plans
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Packaging
Required skills
Strategic category management, supplier ecosystem building, cost modeling, contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, organizational leadership, sustainability integration
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain, experience with recycled content and circularity initiatives, leading cross-geography transition programs
Technologies
Injection molding, resin management, recycled materials, design for recyclability
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the North America Packaging and Global Rigids Procurement organization; Define global Rigids strategy combining scale, market requirements, and supplier capability; Own end-to-end North America packaging procurement performance; Translate global portfolio direction into North America sourcing plans; Build strategic supplier ecosystems and value-driven agreements; Create a multi-year value and innovation pipeline; Build a high-performing, inclusive regional and global organization
