Group Procurement Category Manager - Packaging

Faxe, Denmark

Are you a passionate procurement and supply chain professional with deep expertise in packaging categories – and ready to play a key role in one of the most strategic functions at [xxxxx]? As we continue our growth journey across more than 70 countries, we are looking for a high-impact category leader to join our Group Procurement team and shape the future of how we source and manage packaging at scale.

As Group Procurement Category Manager – Packaging, you will report directly to the CPO and take end-to-end ownership of category strategy, sourcing, supplier partnerships, and the value creation agenda across cans, PET/preforms, and caps. You will be a trusted sparring partner to the business – combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution – and leave a real mark on the systems and processes that power an international beverage company.

About [xxxxx]

[xxxxx] is a leading regional multi-beverage company with a strong portfolio of local brands enjoyed in more than 70 countries – from beloved Danish names like Faxe Kondi, Ceres, Faxe, and Egekilde to iconic international brands. Our 4,000+ colleagues are spread across markets including Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, France, the Baltics, and beyond, all united by a shared purpose: to be THE PREFERRED CHOICE as the local beverage partner. We thrive in teams built on trust, support, and collaboration – and we believe in freedom with responsibility.

Your Role

You will be a key player in our Group Procurement function, driving step-change improvements in category performance, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and [xxxxx]’s sustainability ambitions.

You will:

• Own and deliver financial and operational KPIs across the primary packaging categories.
• Define and execute multi-year, group-wide category strategies for cans, PET/preforms, and closures in close collaboration with market teams and key stakeholders.
• Act as a category leader across the group, driving consistency in sourcing, contract management, and category management processes while elevating procurement maturity.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of key input commodities (e.g. aluminium and resin markets such as PET/HDPE), translating market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Engage across the full value chain – including upstream suppliers – to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, innovation, and supply risk mitigation.
• Ensure strong alignment with market leadership to maintain a fit-for-purpose and future-ready supplier network that supports business growth.
• Champion procurement excellence initiatives, evolving the playbook and increasing the adoption of digital tools to enhance efficiency, analytics, and decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

You bring solid hands-on experience in strategic procurement and supply chain – and you thrive when you can combine technical depth with a business-oriented mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree; CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience within primary packaging categories in an international or matrix organisation; experience in CPg, food, or beverage is strongly preferred.
• Strong commodity management expertise, including a solid understanding of aluminium and resin markets (e.g. PET, HDPE) and their impact on packaging cost structures.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with should-cost modelling and commodity-linked negotiations.
• Solid risk management mindset with a focus on building resilient supply chains.
• Experience in project and change management, with a track record of successfully implementing and embedding change.
• Fluency in English – written and spoken.

What We Offer

A career with [xxxxx] is more than a job – it is a chance to leave a real mark on the sourcing strategies and supplier relationships that power an international beverage company.

• A key role in an ambitious Group Procurement organisation with a strategic hub at our HQ in Faxe.
• Freedom with responsibility – we trust you to own your category domain and drive improvements.
• A collaborative team culture that quickly turns ideas into action.
• Strong conditions for professional and personal development.
• Great beverages throughout the day – yes, including cold Faxe Kondi.

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