Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in the Netherlands is seeking a Global Category Manager for Packaging & Process Equipment to own the global CAPEX category strategy and drive multi-year value creation. You will shape supplier ecosystems, lead negotiations with leading OEMs and align procurement with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain leadership.

The role requires a technically oriented leader with 10+ years in technical procurement or CAPEX sourcing, strong executive influence, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering

CAPEX procurement

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Global sourcing strategies

OEM relationships

Total cost of ownership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Global Category Manager – Packaging & Process Equipment,

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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%.

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.

Company Description

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!