Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging Procurement

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Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging Procurement Utrecht Full-time Netherlands

Job Description

As Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging, you'll lead the sourcing strategy across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton, and Corrugated materials - with a spend responsibility of up to €1bn. Leading a team of 5-6 Category Managers and reporting to the Global VP Strategic Sourcing Direct Materials, you'll set the strategic direction, drive execution, and deliver tangible cost and cash results across a complex global supplier base. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines deep packaging category expertise with the commercial sharpness and people leadership to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of sourcing managers to develop and execute global packaging category strategies
• Define and implement category strategies across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton, and Corrugated - tracking execution and benefits realisation
• Identify and deliver total cost of ownership savings, building longer-term productivity pipelines across the category portfolio
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and maintain a robust portfolio of agreements to manage supply, price, and quality risk
• Drive innovation programmes - continuously scanning for new technologies, suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, the Combined Business Model, and oversee high-level risk management across categories

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet's is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you.

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