Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging

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

Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging

Job Description

As Global Strategic Sourcing Director for Packaging, you'll lead the sourcing strategy across Aluminium, Flexible, Rigid, Glass, Carton, and Corrugated materials — with a spend responsibility of up to €1bn. Leading a team of 5–6 Category Managers and reporting to the Global VP Strategic Sourcing Direct Materials, you'll set the strategic direction, drive execution, and deliver tangible cost and cash results across a complex global supplier base. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines deep packaging category expertise with the commercial sharpness and people leadership to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing:

• 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

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 Global Strategic Sourcing Director – Packaging, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 10+ years of experience in global procurement, with a strong track record in packaging or direct materials categories


• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing 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


• Degree level education; MBA or further qualification preferred

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%.

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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!