European Category Manager – Supply Chain & Suppliers

Packsize; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Packsize is seeking a Category Manager to oversee European supplier relationships and sourcing, ensuring reliable supply and cost efficiency. You will work with internal teams and strategic suppliers to drive operational improvements and data-driven decisions across the region.

The role focuses on negotiating with corrugated board suppliers, reducing landed costs, collaborating with Quality Engineers, and developing risk-mitigation strategies with Account Managers to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain/procurement experience across Europe.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken); additional EU languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Packsize corrugated board suppliers across Europe, negotiating price, terms, and contracts.
• Analyze supply chain costs to reduce landed costs for each customer.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Develop supply chain solutions to resolve Customer Operations challenges.
• Lead quarterly board reviews with executives from corrugated suppliers.
• Lead quarterly board reviews with supplier executives.

Skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Packsize is seeking a Category Manager to oversee European supplier relationships and sourcing, ensuring reliable supply and cost efficiency. You will work with internal teams and strategic suppliers to drive operational improvements and data-driven decisions across the region.

The role focuses on negotiating with corrugated board suppliers, reducing landed costs, collaborating with Quality Engineers, and developing risk-mitigation strategies with Account Managers to support business growth.