Ready to shape the future of packaging on a global scale?

Do you have what it takes to manage €80M in packaging spend across continents?
Can you lead strategy, drive innovation, and manage a complex supply base from pallets to sleeves to bulk containers?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your sourcing decisions directly impact cost, performance, and sustainability?

We’re looking for a sharp, energetic procurement professional to join a global packaging team where your influence is real and your ideas are valued.
You'll lead global category strategies, simplify complexity, optimize supply, and turn market insight into long-term value.
Ready to cut costs, reduce risk, drive innovation, and make a measurable impact?

Let’s talk. This is your opportunity to lead.

Responsibilities : Procurement Manager – Packaging (TEMP)

• Develop and implement a long-term strategy for General Packaging, focusing on value creation, sustainability, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership. Ensure full alignment with business objectives and key stakeholders;
• Lead global sourcing activities for the category by defining sourcing plans and scopes, driving execution in line with strategic procurement goals;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to support innovation, sustainability efforts, and performance improvements through structured supplier relationship management;
• Translate the overall category strategy into a clear and actionable project roadmap. Oversee timely and complete project delivery through appropriate governance structures;
• Act as the subject matter expert for the category, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize spend and enhance category performance.
• Develop cost models to monitor pricing and support financial planning. Lead the annual budgeting process in line with internal controls and compliance requirements;
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and program execution.

Requirements : Procurement Manager – Packaging (TEMP)

You are a skilled and driven procurement professional with a solid track record in sourcing and category management. Ideally, you bring at least 5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing packaging materials. You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and remain composed under pressure.With a practical mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, you proactively identify opportunities, navigate challenges, align suppliers with internal stakeholders, and consistently deliver results. You’re known as someone who gets things done—decisively and collaboratively.

Requirements:

• Proven success in procurement with a focus on packaging categories;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a direct, pragmatic style;

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leadership;

• Self-motivated, action-oriented, and results-driven;

• Analytical and commercially minded, with a hands-on problem-solving approach;

• Resilient and adaptable, with a positive outlook and sense of humor;

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field;

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within an international or corporate environment.

The Offer : Procurement Manager – Packaging (TEMP)

You will be hired through our agency on a 6-month temporary contract as a replacement for maternity leave.

The salary is approximately €6,000 gross per month based on a full-time position (40 hours per week), depending on education and experience.

• Annual leave days are included;
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed;
• Please note: this position is not open to ZZP/freelance candidates;

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.