Packaging Procurement Lead – Regulatory & Sustainability

The Coca-Cola Company; Ballina; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Ballina, Ireland seeks a Procurement Packaging Manager I on a 22-month temporary contract. You will shape sourcing strategies for PPWR compliance, lead supplier onboarding, and analyze commodities to inform pricing.

You’ll negotiate supplier agreements and drive data‑driven packaging initiatives with global teams. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong packaging knowledge, and SAP proficiency, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred; APICS certification.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytics

Decision Making

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

APICS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in Ballina, Ireland seeks a Procurement Packaging Manager I on a 22-month temporary contract. You will shape sourcing strategies for PPWR compliance, lead supplier onboarding, and analyze commodities to inform pricing.

You’ll negotiate supplier agreements and drive data‑driven packaging initiatives with global teams. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing, strong packaging knowledge, and SAP proficiency, with travel up to 20%.