Global Packaging & Process Equipment Strategist

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global Category Manager for Packaging & Process Equipment to own the global category strategy for a major CAPEX portfolio and drive multi-year value through cost optimization and supplier partnerships.

The role requires leading global sourcing strategies, influencing executive decisions, and building partnerships with OEMs to ensure investments deliver maximum business value across sustainability and total cost of ownership.

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 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

Global sourcing

Stakeholder management

CAPEX sourcing

Negotiation

Procurement

OEM partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global Category Manager for Packaging & Process Equipment to own the global category strategy for a major CAPEX portfolio and drive multi-year value through cost optimization and supplier partnerships.

The role requires leading global sourcing strategies, influencing executive decisions, and building partnerships with OEMs to ensure investments deliver maximum business value across sustainability and total cost of ownership.