Category Manager – Packaging
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EMEA Recruitment are currently on the search for a Category Manager – Packaging for a leading global FMCG company in Zurich.
This critical, high-impact role is based in the Zurich area, Switzerland, and will be responsible for defining and implementing core secondary packaging category strategies across the entire European region.
Key Responsibilities
* Regional Strategy & Execution: Define, lead, and implement category strategies focused on secondary packaging materials across European markets, ensuring seamless alignment and execution with local and central procurement teams.
* Sourcing and Value Delivery: Own the entire strategic sourcing cycle, including RFx, supplier negotiation, contract execution, and actively leading value improvement and TCO initiatives related to secondary packaging.
* Financial & Risk Management: Accountable for regional packaging cost forecasting, budget management, and acting as an escalation point for high-impact claims and risk mitigation.
* Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive high-level stakeholder engagement across regional supply chain, finance, and technical teams to achieve optimal balance of price, quality, and service.
The Ideal Candidate
* Procurement Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of strategic and tactical procurement experience at a regional or global level, specifically within secondary packaging materials in an FMCG environment.
* International Experience: Proven track record of managing complex categories and virtual teams across multiple European markets.
* Analytical and Financial Acumen: Exceptional analytical skills, strong knowledge of S2P processes, and proficiency in financial cost forecasting, budgeting, and TCO analysis.
* Commercial Leadership: Demonstrable expertise in high-stakes commercial negotiations, contract management, and driving NPI/NPD activities.
* Language and Education: Bachelor's degree or higher, and full professional fluency in English.
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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