Strategic Aluminium Sourcing & Sustainability Lead (EMEA)

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Aluminium Sourcing Manager to partner with our Direct Materials Sourcing Director in shaping the sourcing strategy for aluminium at our European HQ in Zug, Switzerland.

This fully office-based role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making to impact Crown's EMEA performance. You will lead negotiations, monitor market trends, and drive digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the procurement

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in sourcing, procurement or commodity management in manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with track record of managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate market data into insights.
• Experience with digital transformation, data analytics and procurement systems.
• Understanding of sustainability, recycling or circular economy principles is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA aluminium sourcing strategy ensuring security of supply and cost competitiveness.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and manage negotiations and pricing agreements.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance and sourcing risks.
• Oversee monthly aluminium pricing processes, benchmarking and pricing accuracy.
• Deliver market intelligence, cost forecasts and budgeting support for cross-functional teams.
• Support budgeting and forecasting while driving cost performance and working capital optimization.
• Lead regional aluminium scrap and recycling strategy aligned with sustainability goals.
• Negotiate supply agreements with governance, legal and EHS compliance.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and procurement process improvements.
• Manage supplier performance and timely resolution of pricing issues.

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, or Supply Chain

Job description

Crown Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Aluminium Sourcing Manager to partner with our Direct Materials Sourcing Director in shaping the sourcing strategy for aluminium at our European HQ in Zug, Switzerland.

This fully office-based role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decision-making to impact Crown's EMEA performance. You will lead negotiations, monitor market trends, and drive digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the procurement