Sika AG
Manufacturing
CategoryManagerPackagingEMEA/Corp.CategoryExpert(m/w/d)
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“Category Manager Packaging EMEA / Corp. Category Expert (m/w/d) at Sika AG. Skills: Category management, Packaging strategy, 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
Full Job Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025. We are seeking an experienced Category Manager Packaging EMEA to lead our regional packaging strategy across multiple product lines. In this role, you will own the full category lifecycle—from supplier selection and cost optimization to innovation and sustainability initiatives. * Define, lead and drive the category Packaging to ensure the success of the category in alignment with business and sustainability goals * Own regional category roadmaps covering cost, supply security, innovation, risk, and sustainability levers * Drive the category team in the region to achieve required performance and focus on the effective application of the Sika sourcing methodology * Regional supplier management (internal RFI, negotiations, awarding, contracting and volumes allocations) and cross regions coordination when relevant * Screening of alternative suppliers / raw materials & onboarding in alignment with Sika processes * Drive Sika sustainability targets with suppliers * Define and communicate budget & targets to region / areas * Create and track strategic Procurement targets by measuring KPI`s * Identify and facilitate saving projects, ensures supply of materials for all facilities served by the category ## Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field * Minimum 5 years of experience in packaging category manag
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