Regional Category Manager Packaging (RCM) Western Europe

Regional Category Manager Packaging (RCM) Western Europe Location: Ziegelbrücke, Switzerland
Role Overview We are looking for a Regional Category Manager Packaging to join our ISC WE Procurement team and play a key role in shaping and delivering packaging category strategies across Western Europe and SEB (Southeastern Europe & Baltics) markets.
Role Responsibilities
Lead regional strategy design, execution and implementation in countries in alignment with local stakeholders and the Country Procurement teams
Preparation and execution of RFx in cooperation with, Sr. Manager – Secondary Packaging WE, local stakeholders and the Country Procurement teams
Lead NPI/NPD, value engineering and sourcing activities in accordance with Carlsberg’s standardized sourcing process
Collect local TCO input and ensure regular feedback from/to local business units, among others reporting of TCO relevant statistics
Maintain good and trustworthy support, contact and communicate to commercial business and local supply chain on all levels
Actively manage sharing and implementation of cross-functional best practices across categories and countries
Escalation point on supplier claims before Sr. Manager – Secondary Packaging WE, when financial impact
Local stakeholder management on an on-going daily basis
Category analytics and database management
Manages budget process through deep cost structure understanding
Co-ordinate and run Supplier Performance reviews, setting and delivering clear value improvement agenda with suppliers / stakeholders.
Other administrative tasks.
Handle implementation of contractual commitments above threshold spend and follow up on performance.
Active involvement in problem solving (i.e. quality issues) and claim handling
Securing volumes and prices according to Group’s Commodity Hedging Policy when applicable
Experience and Key Attributes
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in commercial within all aspects of strategic & tactical procurement on regional or global level a necessity.
General knowledge and experience to conduct spend & demand analysis
Strong analytical skills – leverage quantitative & qualitative information to assess, screen and select suppliers, e.g. through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
General understanding of financial assessment
Expert in RFx related support including optimal execution
Common knowledge about e-auction development and execution
Strong knowledge about commercial negotiations
Direct experience with contract planning and execution
Knowledge of Source-to-Pay Processes
Strong knowledge about contract negotiations
General understanding of Supply Chain Management and LEAN tools
Experience with Supplier Relationship Management
Ability to assess risk, handle claims and solve related issues
Thorough knowledge about governance/policies & procedures
Contract Management & Stakeholder management skills.
Project management skills across functions and cultures.
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
EEO Statement Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow
For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.
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