Packaging Manager I Temporary Contract 22mths

The Coca-Cola Company; Ballina; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and supplier qualification across Europe, ensuring PPWR compliance. You will research market trends, assess commodities, and collaborate with suppliers, operations and stakeholders worldwide to deliver sustainable packaging solutions.

With 8+ years in global sourcing, you will analyze market intelligence, negotiate complex agreements, and leverage SAP and analytics to inform decisions while traveling up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply management, ideally with global category expertise.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret market intelligence and conduct cost analysis to inform actions.
• Digital fluency, including SAP expertise and advanced analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Research industry trends, regulations, and material innovations to develop sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding for new packaging solutions meeting compliance and performance standards.
• Conduct commodity analysis (e.g., PET, HDPE, steel) to enable informed sourcing and pricing decisions.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements balancing cost, quality, and risk.
• Utilize SAP and data tools to deliver spend analytics, cost modelling, and productivity reporting for packaging initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across regions to manage packaging projects advancing sustainability and operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Market research

Cost modelling

Cross-cultural collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree; APICS certification

Tools

SAP

Data analytics tools

Job description

In this role, you will combine strategic sourcing expertise with deep market research to ensure compliance with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) across our European network. You will research and investigate emerging trends, commodities, and technologies to identify future-ready materials, while collaborating with suppliers, operations, and stakeholders across the globe.

What You’ll Do For Us

• Research industry trends, regulations, and material innovations to develop sourcing strategies aligned to current and future business needs.

• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding for new packaging solutions that meet compliance and performance standards.

• Conduct commodity analysis (e.g., PET, HDPE, steel) and monitor economic factors to enable informed sourcing and pricing decisions.

• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements that balance cost, quality, and risk mitigation.

• Utilize SAP and data tools to deliver spend analytics, cost modelling, and productivity reporting for packaging initiatives.

• Partner with stakeholders across regions to manage packaging projects that advance sustainability and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred: MBA or advanced degree; certifications such as APICS.

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply management, ideally with global category expertise.

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret market intelligence, conduct cost analysis, and translate insights into actions.

• Digital fluency, including SAP expertise and advanced analytics capabilities.

• Excellent collaboration skills in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment; willingness to travel up to 20%.

What we can do for you

• Gain experience at the intersection of regulatory compliance, sustainability, and innovation.

• Drive market-facing research and supplier strategies that influence Coca‑Cola’s packaging for the future.

• Work with globally diverse teams and participate in transformative sourcing initiatives.

• Develop advanced skills in analytics, commodity intelligence, and strategic supply chain leadership.

• Offer a dynamic and exciting work environment where a culture of innovation thrives.

• Provide opportunities for personal and professional development within a global team.

• Enable empowerment through responsibility and a solutions-driven mindset.

• Encourage a collaborative atmosphere that values inclusiveness and diversity.

• Support agility and learning, fostering a results-oriented work culture.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.