Category Manager - Packaging
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Category Manager - Packaging
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Category Manager to lead packaging sourcing. This hybrid role is based in London.
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Why You Will Love This Role
As a Category Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing and managing key supply partners. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives related to a determined product category including supplier capital investments, supplier relationship management, value creation partnering with product development, innovation and sustainability.
What You Will Bring
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned packaging categories
- Own and manage relationships with key suppliers
- Serve as the Commercial Lead for the supply base
- Support local market projects and savings initiatives
- Act as escalation point for supplier-related issues
- Lead promotional feasibility and capacity strategy
- Own cost savings pipeline
- Scout and validate new suppliers
Skills and Experience
- 5+ years in supply chain sourcing, preferably manufacturing
- Proven strategic sourcing and supplier management experience
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Client-first mindset
- Familiarity with risk management and sustainability
- Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting