Packaging Category Manager
1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Category Manager to join our procurement team at Kepak Group. As a key player in our sustainability initiatives, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's environmental and business goals.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and Implement Procurement Strategy: Create and execute a strategic approach for the packaging category, ensuring it aligns with our broader business procurement goals. Identify opportunities to save costs, improve quality, and drive innovation within packaging expenses.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders across different levels of the organization to effectively understand and address business and customer requirements. Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure packaging solutions meet overall business needs.
- Supply Risk Management: Continuously evaluate and update the risk profile for packaging suppliers. Implement and oversee a program for continuous improvement to mitigate identified risks, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted supply.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Take charge of an impactful SRM program for the category. Build and nurture strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, driving performance improvements and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Sustainability Alignment: Guarantee that all packaging sourcing activities align with our company's sustainability targets. Collaborate closely with suppliers to explore and implement sustainable packaging solutions that fulfill both environmental and business goals.
- Market Expertise: Maintain a profound understanding of global packaging supply markets, including competitor strategies and product innovations. Continuously monitor market trends and emerging opportunities to ignite category growth.
- Contract and Relationship Management: Supervise the creation and upkeep of contractual agreements with suppliers. Manage ongoing business relationships, ensuring compliance with terms and fostering enduring partnerships.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior procurement role, including 2 years dedicated to the purchasing of packaging materials, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in the food industry.
- Graduate calibre with a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant business-related field.
- Willingness to travel to Kepak manufacturing and supplier sites across Europe as required.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing long-term category strategies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proven business acumen and market insights.
- Hybrid working model
- Company Pension
- Further Education support
- Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
- Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
- GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
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