Regional Procurement Manager Packaging & Logistics

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Procurement Manager Packaging & Logistics to join our Manufacturing client and lead their EMEA regional spend within this category.

This role is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland but we can also consider applicants open to being based in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy or the UK.

Key responsibilities as Regional Procurement Manager Packaging & Logistics include:

• Drive Procurement activities and strategies to deliver upon wider business objectives
• Showcase Category strategy and development specifically in the Packaging and Logistics categories
• Work with Logistics providers and manage supplier selection of 4PL, Warehousing, Transportation, and Distribution
• Contribute to Procurement optimisation projects and take Procurement within the business to 'the next level'
• Manage spend of circa EUR100M and bring cost savings through optimised Procurement methods - operate within the organisation in a truly business partnering approach

The ideal candidate profile:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, ideally in an Engineering or Supply Chain related discipline
• Have 5+ years experience in Procurement, with a focus on category management in Indirects - specifically Logistics & Packaging
• Hold technical knowledge of packaging used in niche Manufacturing industries such as Chemicals and Materials
• Have previously worked either regionally or globally in a multi-national organisation
• Fluent in English, any other language would be an advantage

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.