Overview In this role you will define and execute the resin sourcing strategy for the EMEA region, building strategic supplier partnerships to ensure high-quality materials at optimal TCO. You will align with global procurement goals, drive category initiatives, and lead supplier optimization and risk management. Working with cross-functional stakeholders, you will shape procurement programs, push for cost reductions, and strengthen supply resilience.
This leadership position offers the opportunity to influence long-term growth through strategic sourcing and supplier value creation.
Responsabilidades
Develop and implement the resin category strategy aligned with regional and global purchasing plans
Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the resin supply chain
Collaborate with stakeholders to create effective sourcing strategies ensuring service quality and cost reductions
Represent site needs in purchasing strategies and coordinate with cluster/site management
Track savings, monitor TCO and working capital improvements using existing tools
Assess and manage category risks and contribute to a risk strategy with mitigations
Manage the supplier base, drive integral category spend optimization,
and implement best practices
Monitor purchasing integration in core business processes and ensure adherence to standards
Provide input to the Purchasing policy and share market insights with leadership
Identify purchasing gaps and evolving category issues through industry and supplier analysis
Requisitos principales 8+ years of procurement and category management experience
Experience in commodity procurement (polymers, steel, agricultural, etc.)
Background in FMCG and/or packaging procurement is advantageous
Proven track record in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and cost optimization in a multinational environment
Strong negotiation skills, benchmarking, supplier inquiries, and sourcing activities
Curious mindset with interest in global economic and market trends
Solid project management with ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders
Proactive, independent, and able to drive initiatives from concept to execution
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus results-oriented strategic thinking stakeholder engagement category management strategic sourcing negotiation and contract management