The ideal candidate will define and lead the category strategy and oversee complex negotiations for plastic packaging. As Senior Manager, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of vendor spend across all our brands. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring you to define business requirements and lead cross-functional negotiations. With global responsibility for subcategory sourcing, you will drive high-impact initiatives within assigned spend areas and manage strategic supplier relationships to efficiently deliver on the category vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze critical spend across brands to develop a comprehensive category plan and identify strategic sourcing project pipelines within the assigned category.
• Develop and implement an annual category strategy that delivers measurable year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, and alignment with business priorities.
• Leverage the category strategy development and procurement tools to execute defined sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and ongoing improvement.
• Conduct annual performance reviews with key strategic suppliers, assessing service, quality, ESG, and delivery performance against commitments.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and implement innovative solutions that drive growth and enhance brand equity.
• Prepare executive-level presentations to quantify the potential benefits of strategic sourcing projects and document achieved results.
• Lead strategic business reviews with senior executives and key suppliers to ensure supplier performance aligns with contracted obligations and service levels.

Qualifications:

• Over 7 years of business experience, including at least 3 years in supply chain or strategic sourcing; experience in retail, service, multi-outlet food and beverage, or digital and technology industries is highly preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications (MBA) are highly regarded.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership, business acumen, and strategic thinking with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Expertise in high-level negotiation and advanced analytical problem-solving.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and delivering value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management principles, including supplier risk assessment, market intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Deep understanding of sustainable sourcing practices and experience implementing initiatives that promote environmental and social impact.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with experience working in global teams to achieve revenue, profit, and growth objectives.