Regional Procurement Packaging Category Manager

1 week ago

Cincinnati, United States Givaudan Full time

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Job Purpose:

The Procurement Packaging Category Manager position, based in Cincinnati and reporting to the Head of Indirect Materials & Services, focuses on developing regional strategies for sourcing packaging materials in alignment with the business plans of the Taste & Wellbeing and Fragrance & Beauty divisions. You will emphasize sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints and minimizing single-use plastics.

Main Responsibilities:

Source Strategy
  • Implement regional category strategies within the global framework.
  • Provide strategic direction for local procurement teams on category management and supplier management.
  • Analyze market trends to identify new sources and manage risks.
  • Lead major sourcing events and negotiations, ensuring a robust vendor mix.
  • Manage supplier performance and integrate sustainability into packaging strategies.
Portfolio Management
  • Negotiate competitive pricing and establish best practices for contracts.
  • Collaborate with Packaging Engineers and other departments to optimize the portfolio.
  • Analyze market conditions for pricing and availability trends.
  • Manage key supplier relationships and lead performance processes.
Partner Relationship
  • Lead packaging governance meetings and enhance communication channels.
  • Contribute to sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Cost Optimization and Business Planning
  • Prepare initiative plans aligned with business budgets.
  • Develop cost reduction projects and provide market forecasts.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or economics
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with a focus on packaging sourcing valued.
  • International experience and fluency in English.
  • Project management
  • Power BI, and SAP.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a high matching 401k.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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