At Hays Executive, we are looking for an External Supply Operations Packaging Manager for a leading international pharmaceutical company, with the purpose of driving packaging strategy across the external network to deliver cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and sustainable value creation.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement packaging strategy (innovation, standardisation and optimisation) across external suppliers.

- Drive cost savings and OPEX optimisation through cost transparency, should-costing and efficiency improvements.

- Enhance supplier performance (capacity, productivity, waste reduction).

- Lead sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

- Partner with Procurement, Operations and Technical teams to support decision-making and negotiations.

Requirements

- Degree in Packaging, Engineering or similar.

- 15+ years of experience in packaging within pharma, cosmetics or CMO environments.

- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, specifications and testing.

- Proven track record in cost optimisation and supplier management.

- Experience in cross-functional and international environments.

- Fluent English.

- Location: Barcelona

📌 ESO Packaging Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Hays
📍 Barcelona