Manager, Category - Plastics & Tin
Core
Define and own the long-term global category strategy for rigid plastics and tins in the Snacking category, translating it into annual sourcing plans to deliver cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation, and sustainability goals.
Role type
Manager, Category Lead (Procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for rigid plastics and tins
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Snacking), Plastics & Tin packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global category strategy development, strategic supplier relationship management, market intelligence analysis, cross-functional collaboration, cost reduction pipeline development, annual sourcing plan execution
Preferred skills
Passion for developing cross-functional and supplier relationships
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Define and own the long-term global category strategy; Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers; Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives
Seniority
Manager, strategic planning & execution