Global Paper Sourcing Manager: Strategy & Savings Leader

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for Paper Categories to own the sourcing strategy and manage a spend portfolio of up to €150M up to €250M. You’ll drive cost and cash results globally, build strategic supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams across regions and functions.

You’ll need 6+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and an MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience developing and executing global category strategies.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and thriving under pressure.
• MBA or further qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute robust global sourcing strategies for Paper Categories, delivering cost savings and managing supply and price risk.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, positioning JDE Peet's as a customer of choice while driving continuous improvement.
• Identify and prioritise total cost of ownership savings opportunities and lead their implementation across the category.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiate and contract key suppliers, and ensure contract execution and compliance.
• Build a longer-term productivity pipeline to ensure continuous delivery against procurement targets.
• Monitor and benchmark category performance to ensure JDE maintains the most competitive cost base.

Skills

Global sourcing

Cost reduction

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

JDE Peet’s seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for Paper Categories to own the sourcing strategy and manage a spend portfolio of up to €150M up to €250M. You’ll drive cost and cash results globally, build strategic supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams across regions and functions.

You’ll need 6+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and an MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.