Global Packaging Procurement Manager (f/m/d)
How You’ll Make Your Mark
Your main tasks in this role are:
- As an International Packaging Procurement Manager, you oversee packaging procurement projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. You conduct research, prepare for contract negotiations, and actively follow up to secure the best outcomes for ALDI
- Manage supplier relationships with packaging manufacturers, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure delivery of quality materials and equipment at competitive prices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Buying and Corporate Responsibility to identify packaging needs and develop solutions that meet their requirements
- Analyze market trends and competitive pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements related to packaging materials
- Evaluate supplier proposals to ensure compliance with quality standards, sustainability, and other relevant criteria
- Develop and manage budgets for packaging procurement activities and ensure that expenditures are within budgetary constraints
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to packaging procurement to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members, including training, coaching, and performance management
- Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of the procurement process and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to packaging materials and equipment
Your Profile
The requirements of the role include:
- 5+ years of work experience in procurement, supply chain management, packaging engineering, or a related field
- Experience in packaging materials sourcing, vendor management, and cost reduction initiatives is highly desirable
- Deep knowledge of packaging materials and equipment
- Solution-oriented personality with pronounced analytical thinking skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Enjoy leading and motivating a team
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Fluency in English
A Career that Benefits you
Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:
- 6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
- A range of subsidised childcare support options
- Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
- Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
- Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
- Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
- Subsidised public transport
- Bike leasing program to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
- Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
- All the training you need to excel in your role
- Extensive personal and professional development
- High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
- Collaboration with teams across borders
- Private health insurance discounts
- Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
- On-site & online sports with Wellpass membership
Remuneration
Gross annual salary starting from € 104.300*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualification
Place of work
5071 Wals, Alte Bundesstraße 10
Start of work
As soon as possible
How to Apply
All applications take place through our online portal. Simply login and submit your CV, photo and all relevant certificates/qualifications.