Sustainable Aluminium Sourcing Manager

CROWN Bevcan France; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown, based at our European Headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Aluminium Sourcing Manager to shape and lead the sourcing strategy for a core raw material. This is a fully office-based role with on-site presence five days a week.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decisions across EMEA, balancing market analysis, pricing, forecasting, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and the Sourcing team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5 years significant experience in sourcing, procurement or commodity management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a direct commodity with operational and financial impact.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with track record managing complex supplier relationships.
• 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 a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA aluminium sourcing strategy to ensure supply, cost competitiveness, and alignment with Crown's objectives.
• Build and manage supplier, recycler, and partner relationships while negotiating pricing.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and sourcing risks to inform decisions.
• Manage monthly aluminium pricing processes, benchmarks, and pricing accuracy.
• Deliver market intelligence, cost forecasts and budgeting support for multiple teams.
• Support budgeting, cost performance, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Lead regional aluminium scrap and recycling strategy supporting sustainability aims.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements with governance and EHS standards.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and procurement process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve pricing-related issues.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Crown, based at our European Headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Aluminium Sourcing Manager to shape and lead the sourcing strategy for a core raw material. This is a fully office-based role with on-site presence five days a week.

You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data-driven decisions across EMEA, balancing market analysis, pricing, forecasting, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and the Sourcing team.