Global Packaging Sourcing Director: Strategy & Growth

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging to lead the sourcing strategy across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton and Corrugated materials with up to €1bn spend. You will lead a team of 5–6 Category Managers and report to the Global VP Strategic Sourcing Direct Materials, defining strategic direction and delivering cost and cash improvements globally.

You will drive category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee risk and compliance while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global procurement experience in packaging or direct materials
• Proven ability to lead procurement teams in a complex, matrixed environment
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier relationship management at a global scale
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to set strategic direction and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience with state-of-the-art sourcing models, risk management tools, and direct material procurement
• MBA or further qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team of sourcing managers to develop and execute global packaging category strategies
• Define and implement category strategies across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton, and Corrugated — tracking execution and benefits realisation
• Identify and deliver total cost of ownership savings, building longer-term productivity pipelines across the category portfolio
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and maintain a robust portfolio of agreements to manage supply, price, and quality risk
• Drive innovation programmes — continuously scanning for new technologies, suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, the Combined Business Model, and oversee high-level risk management across categories

Job description

JDE Peet’s is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging to lead the sourcing strategy across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton and Corrugated materials with up to €1bn spend. You will lead a team of 5–6 Category Managers and report to the Global VP Strategic Sourcing Direct Materials, defining strategic direction and delivering cost and cash improvements globally.

You will drive category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee risk and compliance while