Category Sourcing Manager Operations, Spare Part & Capex

Category Sourcing Manager to Drive Indirect Sourcing Efficiency and Innovation in Operations, Spare Parts & CAPEX

Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s revenue increased by 5.6% to EUR 1,2Billions in 2023. The company has over 2300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose “For a life full of flavour”.

We are looking for a Category Sourcing Manager to lead our indirect sourcing activities in Operations, Spare parts and CAPEX. You will work in a project mode with colleagues from integrated supply and customer service department in Paulig. Your purpose is to systematically drive efficiency and cost savings and further build on the way-of-working in the area of indirect sourcing. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Sourcing, this role will be located in Roeselare, Belgium.
 

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and implement indirect category strategies and plans, together with the stakeholders within Paulig’s operations organization.
• Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of the Operations, Spare parts and CAPEX category.
• Ensure that the products and services are always sourced at best competitive conditions, based on given specifications, at high and stable service level. 
• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide cashable savings and process efficiencies for the organization
• Negotiate, implement, and evaluate agreements including price, terms of payment and lead time.
• Comprehensive management of supplier relationships, including selection, execution, data management, contracting, risk management, development, and quality & sustainability
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors, and product innovations

About you

To be successful in this role you have a proven track record of managing a complex indirect sourcing category and driving for synergies and savings. You are driven, show tenacity and continue to strive to reach goals, despite any obstacles. We are currently on a change journey, and you have the ability to drive these changes with us, inspiring others to follow. Continuous improvement is a field where you field confident, and you find that our sustainability goals match your mindset.  

Key qualifications 

• 8+ years of Operations, Spare Parts and CAPEX sourcing experience in a relevant industry
• University degree in relevant field, such as supply chain management, engineering or business. 
• Strong ability to build strategic partnerships and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders. 
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving 
• Strong project management- and leaderships skills. 
• Fluent in English, proficiency in Finnish and Swedish is an advantage.

Why join Paulig?

At Paulig, we value every person as an individual and a professional and expect the same from you. Like us, you strive for excellence in everything you do. You enjoy working with people with different backgrounds and are relationship oriented. The ability to cooperate and communicate with others is a key for success in this role. You will be part of a great team of people based in our locations across Europe – Finland, Belgium, Sweden and Estonia, which requires online meetings and occasional travelling.

Together with us, you will get to work with iconic brands and high-quality products full of flavour. Paulig is home to continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace that has a strong future-oriented focus. We are an international company with a value-driven culture that encourages both personal and company growth. We offer the possibility to a hybrid working solution, according to our policy. 

More information and how to apply
In this recruitment Paulig cooperates with Nigel Wright Group. We welcome your application with CV and cover letter as soon as possible, as we will be starting initial conversations immediately. Please contact Tove Bruhn (tove.bruhn@nigelwright.com, +47 465 00 208) you have any questions.