Packaging Manager North America – Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME
Core
Leads procurement for North America rigid-packaging and PCR agenda while serving as Global Molds SME, managing ~€110M spend and driving sustainability and cost strategies.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain
Builds
Multi-year commercial roadmap for rigid packaging and PCR; sourcing standards and lifecycle governance for global molds
Domain
FMCG / Food Manufacturing / Packaging
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, should-cost modeling, PCR supply chain management, mold lifecycle governance, resin market analysis, contract management, stakeholder leadership, sustainability strategy, team leadership
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualification in engineering/packaging, PCR market development experience, global mold program leadership
Technologies
Injection molding, blow molding, PCR materials, resin feedstocks, mold design tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a 2-person procurement team; Execute multi-year category strategy for rigid packaging and PCR; Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and performance governance; Secure recycled-material supply with compliance and traceability; Set standards for mold design, build, qualification, and lifecycle management; Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive innovation and on-time industrialization
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership