Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment,

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in the Netherlands is seeking a Global Category Manager for Packaging & Process Equipment. You will own the global category strategy for a strategic CAPEX portfolio, manage a significant global spend, and shape supplier ecosystems and executive investments.

You will partner with Global Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, drive innovation, standardization, and total cost of ownership. You will lead negotiations, build OEM partnerships, and coach regional procurement teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in technical procurement, engineering, manufacturing or CAPEX sourcing.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and multi-million-euro investment projects.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience with leading OEMs in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical or similar.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in negotiations and TCO.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the global category strategy aligned with manufacturing and supply chain objectives.
• Lead commercial strategies for major CAPEX investments and framework agreements.
• Influence executive stakeholders on investment decisions and supplier roadmaps.
• Build executive partnerships with strategic OEMs and lead Executive Business Reviews.
• Drive supplier innovation, standardization and manufacturing competitiveness globally.
• Deliver multi-year value through cost optimization, sustainability and risk reduction.
• Lead complex negotiations and governance for high-value global sourcing.
• Develop strategies to mitigate geopolitical, financial and supply continuity risks.
• Represent Procurement in global steering committees and governance.
• Coach regional procurement teams and promote procurement excellence.

Skills

Engineering degree

10+ years CAPEX

Global sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

FMCG industries

Negotiations

TCO

OEM relationships

Strategic procurement

CAPEX sourcing

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

Job description

Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment,

Full-time

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

As Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment, you will own the global category strategy for one of JDE Peet’s most strategic CAPEX portfolios. You will be accountable for a significant global spend, shaping supplier ecosystems, influencing executive investment decisions, and building long-term partnerships with leading global OEMs.

You will act as the commercial counterpart to Global Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership, ensuring major capital investments deliver maximum business value through innovation, standardization, resilience, sustainability and total cost of ownership.

What you'll be responsible for

• Own and execute the global category strategy aligned with long-term manufacturing and supply chain objectives.
• Lead commercial strategies for major global CAPEX investments and global framework agreements.
• Influence executive stakeholders on investment decisions, supplier strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Build executive-level partnerships with strategic OEMs and lead Executive Business Reviews.
• Drive supplier innovation, equipment standardization and manufacturing competitiveness globally.
• Deliver multi-year value creation through cost optimization, innovation, sustainability and risk reduction.
• Lead complex negotiations and governance for high-value global sourcing initiatives.
• Develop strategies to mitigate geopolitical, financial and supply continuity risks.
• Represent Procurement in global cross-functional steering committees and investment governance.
• Coach regional procurement teams and promote procurement excellence globally.

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We’re a fast-paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet’s is the place for you.

For this role as a Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipmentwe’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in technical procurement, engineering, manufacturing or CAPEX sourcing.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and multi-million-euro investment projects.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working with leading global OEMs within FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical or similar industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in strategic negotiations, supplier relationship management and total cost of ownership.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

#unleashyourpossibility #acupofamazing

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

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