Global Packaging Sourcing Strategist

Morgan McKinley; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading global organisation to appoint a Strategic Sourcing & Packaging professional to shape its European packaging strategy and manage supplier relationships across Europe.

You will lead market intelligence, negotiate with suppliers, analyse spend data, and collaborate with procurement, operations and supply chain teams to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, commodities and supplier markets.
• Experience with SAP and procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a global, matrixed environment, with a willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing approaches informed by market trends, regulatory developments and emerging material technologies.
• Identify and assess new suppliers, materials and packaging solutions.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends and economic factors to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Analyse procurement data, spend and cost models to identify opportunities for optimisation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders across procurement, operations and supply chain functions.
• Support packaging innovation, sustainability initiatives and evolving European regulatory requirements.

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading global organisation to appoint a Strategic Sourcing & Packaging professional to shape its European packaging strategy and manage supplier relationships across Europe.

You will lead market intelligence, negotiate with suppliers, analyse spend data, and collaborate with procurement, operations and supply chain teams to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient packaging solutions.