Group Category Manager Inks And Adhesives

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Vienna, Austria
Base: ~80,000 eur gross py; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Supplier negotiations and sourcing events
Cross-functional alignment with procurement and r&d
Material qualification pipeline management
Drive the Adhesives sub‑category strategy, ensuring cross‑functional alignment with Procurement, R&D, Operations, PM, and Plant Management

Job Summary

  • Drive the Adhesives sub‑category strategy, ensuring cross‑functional alignment with Procurement, R&D, Operations, PM, and Plant Management.
  • Lead supplier negotiations, manage sourcing events, and oversee supplier performance and governance activities.
  • Support material and supplier standardization across all plants while incorporating sustainability and innovation priorities.

Matching Summary

Drive the Adhesives sub‑category strategy, ensuring cross‑functional alignment with Procurement, R&D, Operations, PM, and Plant Management.

Salary

Base: ~80,000 EUR gross per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier negotiations and sourcing events
  • Cross-functional alignment with Procurement and R&D
  • Material qualification pipeline management
  • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
  • Fluent English communication
  • Occasional travel 10–20%

Nice-to-have

  • Strong leadership and resilience
  • Collaborative mindset with ownership
  • Passionate about innovation and packaging trends
  • Ability to build trusted relationships in matrix environment

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Procurement or Chemical/Materials Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in similar position
  • Experience ideally in flexible packaging

Work Rights

Not specified

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