Packaging Procurement Lead Europe

Solenis

Czech Republic, Europe
Home-based in emea region (czech republic, norway, germany, italy, poland, spain, uk).
Packaging procurement strategy
Supplier management and negotiation
Total cost of ownership analysis
Solenis is seeking a Packaging Procurement Lead for Europe to drive packaging category strategy and supplier management within the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in the chemicals or packaging industries, and will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes to achieve sustainability and cost efficiency

Job Summary

  • Lead and optimize the packaging category across the European region, shaping and executing category strategy to drive value creation and enable competitive advantage.
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D, Sales, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure packaging meets all requirements and internal standards.
  • Deliver measurable cost savings and value capture through strategic sourcing, standardization, and process improvements, while championing a high-performance culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Solenis is seeking a Packaging Procurement Lead for Europe to drive packaging category strategy and supplier management within the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, particularly in the chemicals or packaging industries, and will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes to achieve sustainability and cost efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Packaging procurement strategy
  • Supplier management and negotiation
  • Total Cost of Ownership analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Supply chain risk management
  • Sustainability criteria in sourcing

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partnerships with suppliers
  • High-performance culture
  • Inclusive and welcoming environment
  • Professional growth and development

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years procurement/sourcing experience
  • 5+ years category leadership roles
  • Experience in chemicals or packaging industries
  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
  • Eligibility to work in Europe

Work Rights

Eligibility to work in Europe

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