Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field., Over ten years of expertise in procurement or category management, preferably in packaging, chemicals, or manufacturing industries., Experience in international and matrixed organizations with complex sourcing initiatives., Proficiency in digital procurement tools like SAP Ariba or Coupa, and strong data visualization skills..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for secondary packaging materials across Europe.

Conduct market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the category.

Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from supplier identification to contract negotiation.

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

Every day, billions of people around the globe interact with products made possible by ALPLA – step into a strategic role where your sourcing expertise shapes the packaging solutions behind those moments.

This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain.

Develop and implement a robust sourcing strategy for secondary packaging materials (e.g. corrugated packaging, inliners, stretch foils, pallets) across Europe
Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the category, aligning sourcing initiatives with both regional and global objectives
Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from supplier identification to contract negotiation and implementation, with a focus on cost-efficiency, compliance, and supplier performance
Build and maintain strategic, long-term supplier relationships to foster innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, including regular performance evaluations
Initiate and execute cost optimization projects without compromising on quality, service levels, or supply reliability
Ensure a reliable and consistent supply of packaging materials to support regional production needs
Act as a strategic business partner to cross-functional teams including procurement, sales, operations, logistics, and finance
Act as an ambassador of the IMP:ACT program over the 2025/2026 time frame
Be an active and highly motivated member of the Cluster Procurement Leadership Team, joining regular meeting, workshop, brainstorming sessions in line with the IMP:ACT program principles

What makes you great

You have a degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field
Over the past ten years, you have built solid expertise in procurement or category management, preferably in the packaging, chemicals, or manufacturing industries
Your professional background includes experience in international and matrixed organizations, where you successfully led complex sourcing initiatives
You combine deep knowledge of packaging materials and supplier markets with a keen understanding of raw materials like paper, plastics, or steel
You are comfortable analyzing market trends and cost structures and have worked with market indices such as EUWID
A hands-on mindset helps you navigate environments with limited data structures
You are a skilled negotiator, a strategic thinker, and confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in digital procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or Coupa, along with data visualization skills, rounds off your profile
Flexible work location within Europe – this position can be based in Austria, Italy, Spain, or Germany

What you can expect working with us

You can develop personally with us and can expect interesting assignments and creative opportunities
You will rapidly find your feet in the team and can get off to a flying start thanks to our tried and test onboarding period
Unlimited workplace flexibility thanks to generous rules regarding working from home
Appreciation – we practise diversity and good-natured interaction with one another
We believe in flat hierarchies, short decision making paths and open communication

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