At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L;, Grand'Italia and Blå

- Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are currently looking for an experienced Category Manager –

- Packaging to lead the strategic sourcing and category management agenda for packaging materials across multiple markets.

Purpose of the Role

Define, communicate, and ensure the implementation of short-, medium-, and long-term Packaging Category Strategies. Drive strategic and sustainable procurement initiatives that create business advantages through market and cost intelligence, economies of scale, structural cost competitiveness, supply risk management, strategic supplier partnerships, and packaging innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy &

- Sourcing

- Define Packaging Sourcing Strategy (short, medium and long term) based on Category Management principles and business needs.
- Monitor global packaging raw materials trends (paper, plastics, aluminum, glass, resins and additives).
- Develop Supply &
- Cost Transparency models for packaging materials.
- Define Sourcing Map &
- Market Strategy (local / regional / imports / mix).
- Propose and align procurement coverage with main stakeholders.
- Own category budgeting, savings delivery and deviation control.
- Ensure TCO visibility for all packaging materials.




- Drive Packaging Innovation and Sustainable Sourcing with suppliers and in coordination with R&D; (eco-design, downgauging, recyclability, mono-materials).
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key and strategic suppliers.
- Establish governance and control ensuring transparency, compliance and procurement execution excellence.

Execution

- Execute supplier negotiations, contracting and commercial frameworks for packaging categories.
- Coordinate the deployment of category strategies with country procurement teams.
- Manage critical suppliers and ensure operational continuity with local teams.

What can you expect from us? This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

- Meal allowance
- Breakfasts
- Corporate Gym
- 2 teleworking days/week
- Flexible compensation
- LinkedIn Learning
- Free products of our brands
- English and cooking lessons

And more!

Requirements

Requirements

- University degree: Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science, Economics or similar.
- >7 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in FMCG.

- Strong background in Packaging procurement (primary & secondary packaging).
- Experience managing regional/integral suppliers and imports.
- Solid understanding of packaging cost structures and specifications.
- Fluency in English.
- SAP / SAP Ariba knowledge desirable.
- Strategic and business mindset (high impact role on cost and supply continuity).
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Analytical, fact-based decision making
- Transformational and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Impactful communication skills.

📌 Category Manager – Packaging (Barcelona)
🏢 Gbfoods
📍 Barcelona