Greif

SourcingManager

€75–110k ~AI est. Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sourcing Manager at Greif. Skills: Sourcing, Procurement, Negotiation, Contract management. Support development and execution of category strategies. Manage sourcing lifecycle”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Project Mgmt. , Business, or related field, 4–7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, Fluent in English

What You'll Do.

Support development and execution of category strategies

Manage sourcing lifecycle

Conduct market research

Lead sourcing and procurement projects

Coordinate cross-functional project teams

Develop and maintain project documentation

Identify risks and mitigation plans

Drive accountability across teams and suppliers

Lead negotiations for global sourcing events

Develop negotiation plans

Manage supplier relationships

Track and report performance KPIs

Support quarterly supplier business reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional project teams; Internal teams and suppliers

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

**Greif** is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, **Greif** packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's **Customized Polymer** , **Sustainable Fiber** , **Durable Metal** , and **Integrated Solutions** at **www.greif.com** and follow **Greif** on Instagram and LinkedIn. **OUR VISION:** Being the customer service company in the world. **OUR PURPOSE:** Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. **Job Requisition #:** 033737 Sourcing Manager (Open) **Job Description:** The Sourcing Manager plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier evaluations, and supporting cost optimization initiatives across designated spend categories. This role is responsible for managing sourcing events, negotiating competitive commercial terms, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. The Manager contributes to category strategy development while focusing on operational execution, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. **_Key Responsibilities_ : ** **Strategic Sourcing Execution** * ​Support the development and execution of category strategies to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk. * Manage the sourcing lifecycle and development, supplier evaluations, negotiation, and contract preparation. * Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing recommendations. ​**Project Management** * Lead sourcing and procurement-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring clear scope definition, timeline management, and delivery of key milestones. * Coordinate cross-functional project teams and maintain strong communication to keep stakeho

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