Senior Director, Global Packaging Category Head(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain/Procurement, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Chemistry/Biology, or like degree
• Procurement experience of 8+ years
• Experience in big pharma or FMCG industries
• Proven experience leading packaging or related categories in a complex, global environment
• Strong understanding of packaging technologies, materials, and industry trends
• Experience implementing digital procurement tools, advanced analytics, or AI-enabled decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation and adopt new technologies
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering category transformation
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
• Strong change-management skills for digital and sustainability journey
• Understanding of risk management, supply-chain resilience, and dual-sourcing strategies
• Exposure to data-driven supplier performance management or digital supplier collaboration platforms
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging
• Familiarity with quality systems, GMP environments, and supplier audits
• Familiarity with packaging automation, Industry 4.0, and digital manufacturing environments
• Track record of leading innovation partnerships with suppliers

Tasks

• Lead category transformation by defining long-term strategies
• Champion digital and technological innovation in packaging
• Shape sustainability initiatives to meet global commitments
• Influence senior stakeholders across various functions
• Build a high-performing global supplier network
• Drive value creation initiatives and identify cross-functional synergies
• Manage P&L alignment and develop strategic cost-saving plans
• Oversee interconnected risks between operations and procurement
• Optimize collaboration between procurement and business functions
• Manage a team of 7 to ensure effective stakeholder coordination

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