Job Title: Category Manager - Packaging
Location: Paris, France
Company Overview: Our client is apharmaceutical company and leading global provider of innovative medicines and treatments, focused on improving the lives of patients around the world. We are currently seeking a Category Manager for Packaging to join the team in Paris, overseeing 9 global sites with a spend size of 50 million euros.
Job Description:
The Category Manager - Packaging will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize the company's global packaging spend, while ensuring the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. This role will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including procurement, manufacturing, R&D, and quality teams, to identify and deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and drive innovation in packaging design and materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a global category strategy for packaging, aligned with company objectives and business needs
- Manage and negotiate contracts with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of packaging materials and services
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and take corrective action where necessary
- Identify and execute cost savings initiatives across the packaging category, tracking progress against budget and delivering regular reports to senior management
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of new packaging solutions, including R&D, manufacturing, and logistics
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines for packaging materials and processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and emerging trends in packaging design, materials, and technologies
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with a focus on packaging materials and services
- Strong knowledge of the packaging industry, including materials, design, and manufacturing processes
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and innovation in packaging design and materials
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Fluency in English and French is required; additional languages are a plus
If interested apply below, drop me an email at or call me directly at +44 020 3879 0968
