Sika AG

Manufacturing

CategoryManagerPackagingEMEA/Corp.CategoryExpert(m/w/d)

€95–135k ~AI est. Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany FULL TIME
The Brief

“Category Manager Packaging EMEA / Corp. Category Expert (m/w/d) at Sika AG. Skills: Category management, Procurement, Supplier management. Define, lead and drive the category Packaging. Own regional category roadmaps”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical capabilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field, Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging category management or procurement, Negotiation and supplier-management skills, Experience in manufacturing environments, Knowledge of sustainability standards and packaging materials, Excellent analytical and project-management capabilities, Fluent English

Nice to Have

German is an advantage

What You'll Do.

lead and drive the category Packaging

Own regional category roadmaps

Drive the category team

Regional supplier management

Screen alternative suppliers / raw materials

Onboard alternative suppliers

Drive Sika sustainability targets with suppliers

Define and communicate budget & targets

Create and track strategic Procurement targets

Identify and facilitate saving projects

Ensure supply of materials

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross regions coordination

Process & Methodology

Project management

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