Packaging Manager

Job description

• Define and drive the packaging sourcing strategy for materials in alignment with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and European and Global Procurement Hold end-to-end responsibility for all packaging categories within the cluster across 7 categories
• Monitor feedstock markets and define the right coverage strategy to manage price risk, including LCC, while developing alternative supply options
• Identify value engineering opportunities and ensure timely implementation in the factory
• Build strong supplier partnerships to identify and deliver ongoing total cost reduction opportunities
• Support new product development projects across the portfolio to contribute to top-line growth
• Lead local and regional tenders
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies that enable category growth
• Manage financial budgeting and reporting on purchase price variance, including detailed analysis of budget prices, actual prices, volumes, contract coverage, forecast, and cash
• Drive the dual sourcing agenda to ensure 100% of packaging materials are dual sourced
• Support localization initiatives Holds a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or Economics
• 5 years of experience in strategic commercial procurement Speaks fluent English and Arabic Brings strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset Has strong communication skills Has experience with systems such as Oracle, Ariba CM, and e-auction platforms, which would be an advantage Shows a proactive, resilient, and persistent mindset Has experience in the packaging industry, which is a must Is a strong team player who can create a collaborative environment and manage stakeholders across different levels of seniority Is a self-starter with a hands-on approach Has experience working across international timelines and cross-functional communities