Aluminium Sourcing Lead - Strategy & Analytics

CR_64 CROWN Packaging European Division GmbH; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aluminium Sourcing Manager at CR_64 CROWN Packaging European Division GmbH will partner with the Direct Materials Sourcing Director to shape and lead the sourcing strategy for aluminium across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The role is office-based at our Zug HQ with five days on-site each week, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decision making to influence Crown's sustainability and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in key sourcing or commodity management within manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA aluminium sourcing strategy ensuring security of supply and cost competitiveness.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, recyclers and partners, negotiating pricing agreements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance and risks to support decisions and opportunities.
• Manage monthly aluminium pricing processes, benchmarking, and pricing accuracy.
• Provide market intelligence, cost forecasts and analytical insights to Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and drive cost performance and working capital optimization.
• Lead regional aluminium scrap and recycling strategy aligning with sustainability goals.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements ensuring compliance with governance and sustainability standards.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and procurement process improvements.

Skills

Aluminium sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Procurement

Tools

Procurement systems

ERP systems

Job description

The Aluminium Sourcing Manager at CR_64 CROWN Packaging European Division GmbH will partner with the Direct Materials Sourcing Director to shape and lead the sourcing strategy for aluminium across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The role is office-based at our Zug HQ with five days on-site each week, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decision making to influence Crown's sustainability and cost performance.