Global Commodity Manager Packaging Budapest

Global Commodity Manager Packaging
Budapest

Packaging Engineer

Your Responsibilities:

Oversee and actively manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement process.

Serve as the interface between the Professional Division and global sourcing teams, defining and implementing procedures, processes, and strategies.

Conduct RFI/RFQ/RFPs for projects requiring multiple bids, ensuring the selection of the highest quality suppliers, and provide thought leadership during regular supplier evaluations.

Negotiate and implement commercial agreements and contracts to ensure business continuity.

Establish strong vendor relationships, manage the category supply base effectively, perform advanced negotiations to achieve annual savings, and oversee the selection of key vendors.

Direct major contract negotiations with suppliers to stabilize commercial relationships and ensure obligations are met.

Maintain Purchase Info Records, Master Data, and ERP files with high data accuracy.

Organize and lead regular business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to track, report, and drive continuous improvement in vendor performance metrics.

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis and screening, develop strategies with key business partners.

Develop and execute category sourcing strategies in alignment with the product roadmap and cross-functional stakeholders.

Identify, track, and evaluate market changes and new technologies, making fact-based recommendations for adoption.

Influence key stakeholders to secure resources for risk mitigation, savings projects, and sourcing strategy.

Lead cross-functional Raw Material Risk Management negotiations to reduce supply risk and ensure continuous material availability.

Implement supply assurance and inventory flexibility programs (VMI) to increase flexibility and minimize liabilities.

Commit to sustainability by evaluating and implementing CO₂ reduction strategies with main packaging suppliers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Proficiency in English and Hungarian, both written and verbal.

Innovative approach to strategic sourcing and supplier relations.

Excellent data analytics and presentation skills.

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Global category operations or sourcing experience, preferably in Europe.

Minimum 5+ years of procurement/operations experience.

Experience in sourcing and negotiating direct materials and finished goods using strategic category management techniques.