Category Manager Secondary Packaging

• Contract will be issued accordingly with legal requirements and legal entity of the hiring country

• Develop, update, and implement multi-year sourcing strategies for the category.
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Lead standardization and harmonization initiatives across EMEA to optimize specifications and reduce complexity.
• Contribute to Amcor's responsible sourcing and sustainability roadmap (circularity, CO₂ reduction, material reuse).

• Lead competitive tenders, bids and negotiations to secure best-in-class cost, quality and service.
• Manage complex international tenders across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with local regulations, operational needs and Amcor's global sourcing standards.
• Monitor and report savings, TCO improvements and working capital benefits.
• Identify key supply, market and operational risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Leverage EMEA scale and contribute to global sourcing initiatives to maximize value.
• Qualify alternative suppliers and materials to strengthen supply resilience and competitiveness.

• Select suppliers based on quality, performance, commercial and sustainability criteria.
• Manage end-to-end international RFQs/RFPs - from market scouting to final award - ensuring consistent methodology, transparent evaluation and strong governance across EMEA.
• Lead contractual negotiations in close collaboration with Legal and key internal stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with Amcor procurement processes and e-sourcing tools.
• Monitor contract execution, supplier compliance and commercial performance throughout the lifecycle.

• Coordinate multi-country stakeholders to consolidate needs, align specifications and ensure a consistent tendering approach across the region.
• Build strong partnerships with strategic suppliers through the SRM program.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering to drive performance, service levels and technical improvements.
• Lead root-cause analyses and support technical problem-solving related to pallets and wooden packaging.
• Communicate supply issues, risks and impacts clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the execution of projects and the implementation of category initiatives at site level.

• Build and maintain accurate forecasts for category price developments and market movements.
• Contribute to budget preparation and ensure alignment of financial resources with strategy and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for cost and cash improvements through long-term levers.

• Managing a diverse supplier base across multiple countries and pallet/pooling systems.
• Balancing cost, service, sustainability, and operational requirements.
• Anticipating market price volatility in raw materials (wood, plastics).
• Leading transformation and standardization in a decentralized operational landscape.

• Pallet and wood packaging suppliers
• Pooling providers
• Industry networks and benchmarking groups

• Vice President Procurement
• Procurement Leadership Team
• Procurement Management Team (EMEA & Global Sourcing)
• Site Management
• Procurement Operations Teams
• Local/Site Procurement
• Legal Department
• Finance
• Sales & Marketing Functions

• 6+ years of relevant working experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management on regional or EMEA level
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Proven experience managing international or multi-site tenders with suppliers across different European countries
• Strong expertise in negotiating with multinational suppliers, navigating diverse regulatory environments, and managing price structures across multiple geographies
• Experience with pooling systems (CHEP, TOSCA) is a strong advantage
• Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct tenders and negotiate complex contracts
• Solid understanding of market analysis and cost drivers
• Experience working in cross-functional and international teams
• Knowledge of secondary packaging (in particular pallet and wooden packaging markets) would be an asset.

• University degree (Procurement, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent preferred)

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex supplier relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency with e-sourcing tools and procurement platforms.
• Data-driven, structured, and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• High commercial acumen and continuous improvement mindset.

• English: Fluency required
• Additional European languages (French, German, Italian or Spanish) would be a strong asset.

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