Procurement Category Manager Corrugated Paper
Job Location: Senningerberg
Luxembourg
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
For our Ferrero HQ, we are currently looking for a Procurement Category Manager – Corrugated Paper in Packaging Procurement team based in Luxembourg.
Main Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the definition and implementation of the procurement strategy for the Corrugated Paper Category.
You will establish and maintain robust relationships with business partners, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with company standards and policies.
Thanks to your market research and analysis, you will determine trends, risks, and opportunities within the corrugated paper market.
You will manage and define the budget for corrugated paper materials, identifying and delivering cost efficiency projects in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Packaging R&D and Plant teams.
Moreover, you will also focus on developing and nurturing buyers within the category, ensuring they are well-supported and aligned with the overall procurement strategy.
Who we are looking for:
You will bring your educational background with 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, including at least 2 years in Direct Procurement.
Thanks to your advanced skills in Microsoft Office and SAP, you will efficiently manage daily tasks.
Also, you are showing a strong economic and analytical mindset to perform well in this role.
Finally, you are fluent in English.
Your expertise and enthusiasm could be exactly what we’re looking for. Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference!
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.