Global Category Manager Packaging

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YOU MAY BE OUR NEW GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER PACKAGING (f/m/d)

SIG Combibloc is a global leader in innovative and sustainable aseptic carton packaging and filling solutions. At this critical time we’re fulfilling the world’s need for safe food and beverages at an ever-increasing rate, and with your talent and imagination you will contribute to our mission. SIG is also committed to creating a working environment free of bias where all employees are valued.

We are looking for a Global Category Manager Packaging (f/m/d) to lead the overall strategy for the sourcing and supply of Secondary Packaging (Corrugated Boxes, Pallets, Foils, hotmelt etc..) and Scrap categories by ensuring effective business partnering with stakeholders to deliver continuous competitive advantage in terms of cost, quality, service and innovation.

Role can be located anywhere in SIG's Europe locations.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Develop the global Secondary Packaging and Scrap category sourcing strategy to drive value and achieve global targets

Identify and evaluate sourcing potential (cost, lead times, technologies etc.) by conducting market intelligence

Bundling of the global needs to optimize cost, inventory and lead times

**Strategic supplier management**: selection, qualification, evaluation and steering

Assessment of strategic importance and mitigation of supply market risk

Negotiation of contracts with key suppliers, ensuring contracts (and any subsequent claims) are managed proactively

Being accountable for steering, tracking and controlling realization of defined activities within the relevant category: YoY savings, SKu’s standardization, spend contracted, supplier’s consolidation, trade payables aligned to best industry standard

Providing functional leadership and direction to stakeholders and regional category buyers

Periodical reporting to sites, regional and global management

**YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION**:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or business administration, master’s degree is a benefit

Minimum 5 years indirect or direct procurement experience, including Packaging or oil derivates materials

Experience in working with and managing a large category spend with strategic implications across multiple countries

Experience in managing supplier and customer relationships (building, performance, development, integration) and the competitive bidding process

Extensive knowledge of the purchasing environment for the commodities managed with the capability to analyze business procurement issues, recommend solutions and strategies and implement changes

Experienced with progressive procurement tools, such as cost structures, supplier business plans, electronic auctions, cost savings agreements, etc.

Proven record of driving cost savings, working in a global matrixed organization is a plus

Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction

Strong problem-solving capability

Desire and attitude to develop and advance in the professional procurement function

Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding functional leadership skills including leading supplier resources and cross-functional teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally

Strong system skills including the MS-Office (xls, doc, ppt), understanding MRP/ERP systems, such as BRAVO, SAP

Fluent in English, German language is of advantage

Travelling is required up to 25%, depending on the necessity


WHY SIG?

Our people are the foundation of our growth. You will join a team of dreamers and doers. Thinkers creating innovative products and solutions while collaborating all over the world. A team of individuals as diverse as the markets we work in. Working with SIG means being a direct contributor to one of the world’s leading system suppliers of carton packaging and filling machines for food and beverages. Sustainability is integral to our business and you will be a valued addition in creating the most sustainable packaging solution on the market.

CONTACT

SIG Recruiting Team

**Phone**: +41 (52) 543 1332

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