Packaging Specialist Procurement

Drylock Technologies; Zele; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working conditions

Informal and dynamic atmosphere

Job summary

Drylock Technologies is Belgium-based and seeks a packaging specialist to own packaging engineering within R&D and Purchasing, focusing on packaging methods and sustainability. You will be the technical liaison among internal teams and external suppliers, coordinating repro projects and ensuring compliant, cost-effective solutions.

You bring a technically oriented degree and 4–5 years in a similar role, with excellent English, strong analytical and project management skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Technical mindset with strong project management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and capable of cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize current packaging methods (corrugated, cardboard, paper, PE/foil).
• Actively search for sustainable packaging solutions in collaboration with R&D.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, IT, Marketing, Finance, and other departments.
• Coordinate Drylock's centralized repro projects with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Contribute to packaging specifications, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Stay informed about latest packaging materials developments and trends.
• Transform inquiries into optimal packaging solutions considering shelf life, supplier capabilities, manufacturability, retail needs and cost.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Technically oriented degree in product/industrial design or packaging technologies

Job description

Drylock Technologies is the fastest growing hygiene player. Due to this continuous growth, we are looking for a Belgium-based packaging specialist.

You will become the expert within our R&D and Purchasing team concerning any inquiries related to the technical aspects of packaging.

Role

• Analyze and optimize current packaging methods (corrugated, flat cardboard, paper, PE foil, stretch foil,..)
• You actively and cost-consciously search for new sustainable packaging solutions, in close collaboration with our R&D department.
• You work closely with various departments (Procurement, Sales, IT, Marketing, Finance, etc.) and contribute to building a constructive partnership with them.
• Work proactively and creatively, taking costs and efficiency into account.
• As the primary point of contact, you serve as the technical liaison for both internal teams (marketing, procurement, engineering, production) and external stakeholders (suppliers).
• You are actively coordinating Drylock's centralized repro project, with internal and external customers and packaging suppliers.
• Additionally, you actively contribute to the expertise within the department by engaging in areas such as packaging specifications, regulatory compliance and documentation.
• With a forward-looking perspective, we also rely on you to stay well-informed about the latest developments in packaging materials.
• Your objective is to transform packaging-related inquiries into the most optimal solutions, taking into account various factors such as shelf life, supplier capabilities, manufacturability, retail considerations, and cost implications.

Profile

• A technically oriented study background in product or industrial design, engineering or packaging technologies.
• 4 to 5 years experience in a similar role.
• You are dynamic, positive and enthusiastic. You feel comfortable in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.
• A creative mindset with good project management skills who knows how to prioritize.
• Analytical, critical thinking and precise are your keywords.
• You are communicative, open and are fluent in English.
• You show strong interpersonal and cross-functional skills.
• You like working in an international environment and are open to moderate travel (once every 2-3 weeks).
• You have an entrepreneurial, positive mindset and get motivated by new challenges.
• You are result driven, pragmatic and hands-on. You solve problems.
• You get fulfilment from improving processes, achieving goals and further growing the company.

Offer

• Challenging job at group level within a young and fast-growing healthy organization.
• Great colleagues and an informal and dynamic working atmosphere.
• Strong outlook in a stable environment with room for self-development.
• Strong management with a clear vision and great global ambition.
• Competitive salary, benefits and flexible working conditions.