Procurement Category Manager -Packing Material

Ensures continuous availability of packing materials to support production requirements.

Drives sustainable cost savings across the packing-material category.

Develops effective short-, medium-, and long-term purchasing strategies.

Optimizes supplier commercial terms and sourcing decisions.

Balances long-term purchasing commitments with demand changes, and prices exposure.

Supports production continuity through proactive supplier and supply-risk management.

Optimizes shipping decisions by balancing required delivery time and logistics cost.

Supports New Product Development and packaging changes through timely sourcing and supplier coordination.

Enhances procurement agility and resilience through alternative sourcing and risk mitigation.

Develops procurement capabilities and drives high performance within the team.

Supports local and global procurement projects when assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Professional Certification

CIPM and Supply Chain Management certifications is preferred.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Minimum 5 years in managerial responsibilities.

Manufacturing / FMCG experience preferred.

Technical Competencies

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation & Contract Management

Cost Saving & Cost Analysis

SAP System