Group Category Manager, Secondary Packaging

Group Procurement Category Manager
Secondary Packaging

Are you a dynamic procurement professional with a deep passion for supply chain excellence and sustainability? Do you have expertise in sourcing Paper & Plastic Packaging, such as labels, carton wraps, corrugates, and shrink films?

If so, we invite you to join our team at Royal Unibrew as a Group Procurement Category Manager – Secondary Packaging.

About bit about your new role:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our procurement strategy within the secondary packaging category.

As Group Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic sourcing initiatives, fostering key supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with Royal Unibrew's growth and sustainability ambitions.

Your role will be pivotal in delivering cost savings, operational efficiencies, and innovation across the value chain.

Key responsibilities & tasks:

• Achieve financial targets and other key performance indicators (KPIs) for the function and group.
• Define and execute multi-year group category strategies for secondary packaging, including multipacks, corrugates, labels, and shrink films, in collaboration with market teams and stakeholders.
• Standardize category management, sourcing, and contract management processes. Drive best practices across market teams, including the optimization of eSourcing and the introduction of digital tools for cost modeling and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to drive operational efficiencies, digital innovation, and sustainability initiatives across the group.
• Ensure close collaboration with market leaders and procurement teams to align business strategies with a sustainable supplier network.
• Leverage your knowledge of the external supplier landscape, commodities, industry best practices, digitalization, automation, and EU legislative environments to proactively identify opportunities and manage risks.

We hope you recognize your self in the below:

• Bachelor’s degree: Professional CIPS qualification or similar is highly regarded.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in packaging categories within an international or matrixed organization. Experience in the CPG, food, and beverage industry is a plus.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities, with a solid understanding of procurement processes, ERP systems, and procurement tools. Commodity management experience is essential.
• Proven ability to manage risk and enhance supply chain resilience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the gravitas and ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset, yet unafraid to challenge the status quo when necessary.
• Demonstrated success in project and change management, with a track record of initiating and embedding change.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Energized by challenges and complexity, with a solution-oriented approach and a passion for team and talent development.

Why come work for us:
At Royal Unibrew, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking company.

You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

You will have your primary base at our headquarters in Faxe, but you'll also have the opportunity to take advantage of our excellent solutions regarding remote workdays and flexibility. You will become part of our dedicated Procurement team, where collaboration and support are essential. You will also be part of an exciting growth company with plenty of success and great employee benefits.

Does this sound like something for you?

If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a challenging role that will push your strategic and operational skills to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact and application:
Please apply at our website using the ”Apply” button. The deadline is 23rd September 2024.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.