.Global Category Manager - Packaging Materials page is loaded Global Category Manager - Packaging Materials Apply remote type Remote locations Darwen, United Kingdom Polinyà, Spain Polinyà, Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR4663 Join Us as a Global Category Manager for Packaging Materials!Are you ready to craft impactful strategies and champion sustainability in packaging on a global scale? At our core, we believe in nurturing creativity and empowering our team members to excel and innovate. Dive into a role where your strategies will directly influence our operations worldwide, nurturing both local and international partnerships as our Global Packaging Materials Manager.If you're ready to steer our global procurement strategies and push the boundaries of what's possible in packaging, we would love to hear from you.Here's some of the other things you can look forward toDesign and Implement Global Strategies: Develop comprehensive category strategies for packaging materials, emphasising sustainable and innovative solutionsEngage and Influence: Build and maintain robust relationships with regional category managers and other senior partners to ensure alignment and seamless execution across marketsHandle Supplier Relations: Analyse current suppliers, negotiate new partnerships, and decide which relationships to continue or phase out, striving for efficiency and sustainabilityProblem-Solving: Address and resolve issues, demonstrating your ability to balance direct action with critical thinkingDrive Savings Initiatives: Drive continuous cost optimisation activities through ongoing market tracking, supplier selection and negotiations to deliver and exceed saving targets, in collaboration with Hempel R&D, operations, quality etc.Empower through Autonomy: Operate autonomously, becoming the go-to expert for global category management in packaging, influencing high-level decisions.What should you bring to be successful in this roleProven Global Experience: Solid background in packaging category management on a global scale, with hands-on experience in handling plastic, metal, industrial, consumer, decorated, neural etc. packaging materialsCommercial and Financial Prowess: Strong background in financial analysis and highly commercialCommunication Proficiency: Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with strong presentation skills in PowerPoint and proficiency in Excel and PowerBINegotiation and Stakeholder Management: Outstanding negotiation skills paired with the ability to lead and engage partners at all levels effectivelyAnalytical and Strategic Approach: Keen analytical skills to review, strategize, and implement effective category management plansCourage to Lead: Not shy about asking tough questions or challenging the status quo, while also valuing and respecting diverse viewpoints. This will be important as the role will require regular travel to various countries
