Sika AG
Manufacturing
CategoryManagerPackagingEMEA/Corp.CategoryExpert(m/w/d)
“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.
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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