Procurement Specialist - Packaging Materials (m/f/x)
Introduction
We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. Our mission is to put a smile on 8 billion faces and we are led by our purpose to provide carefree moments to children all around the world. With our iconic Capri-Sun brand, we aim to be the best tasting, sustainable, no.1 kids' drink.
We are the ideal employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a loved brand and want to grow with us.
At Capri Sun, procurement is more than securing supply. It is about driving value, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across our global supply chain.
Join us and help shape the future of packaging procurement. At our location in Eppelheim, we are looking for you (m/f/x) as:
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - PACKAGING MATERIALS
Your tasks
Why this role matters
As Procurement Specialist - Packaging Materials, you will play a key role in managing strategic packaging categories, developing supplier partnerships, supporting sourcing initiatives, and driving continuous improvement projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to cost optimization, supply security, sustainability, and procurement transformation initiatives.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Operational Procurement
Manage assigned packaging categories and ensure reliable, cost-effective, compliant supply
Develop category strategies and coordinate material requirements with Planning and Supply Chain
Manage RFQs, cost analyses, supplier comparisons, negotiations, and contract discussions
Supplier & Contract Management
Maintain supplier contracts, pricing, purchasing conditions, and volume allocations in SAP
Coordinate supplier forecasts and monitor contract fulfilment
Manage supplier performance, support qualifications, and risk mitigation
Analytics, Reporting & Digital Procurement
Analyse procurement data to identify savings, risks, and improvement opportunities
Maintain master data, reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
Support procurement digitalisation
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead or support cost, sustainability, material change, supplier consolidation, and packaging improvement projects
Coordinate trials with R&D, market analysis, business cases, and management updates
Stakeholder Management
Partner with internal teams and suppliers to enable timely, data-driven decisions
Ensure compliance with procurement governance, quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Support supplier corrective actions and drive packaging sustainability initiatives
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Packaging Engineering, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2-3 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally within packaging materials or FMCG manufacturing environments
Strong analytical and commercial mindset
Experience with supplier negotiations, tenders, and contract management
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
Experience with procurement analytics tools or AI-enabled solutions is an advantage
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
Fluent English and German skills, both written and spoken
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
An important role within a globally recognized and growing consumer brand
Category responsibility from day one with direct impact on business performance
Opportunities to shape procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and sustainability initiatives
Exposure to international suppliers and cross-functional projects
Broad variety of tasks and freedom to act
A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
Competitive compensation and attractive benefits