Global Packaging & Process Equipment Category Leader

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

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