Procurement Director - Ingredients and Packaging

Competitive salary
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job ID: 7688

Job Description

My client, a global FMCG business based in Zug, is seeking a Procurement Director -  Ingredients and Packaging to develop and execute their sourcing strategy in their newly established European hub.

As Procurement Director - Ingredients and Packaging, you will be responsible for defining the global sourcing strategy for the ingredients and packaging categories whilst proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with international sourcing.

You will lead negotiations with global suppliers to optimise pricing and ensure the quality of the final product. You will collaborate cross-functionally to streamline the end-to-end supply chain for the categories, and implement efficiency improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.

As a Procurement Director - Ingredients and Packaging, we are looking for high calibre candidates with the following skillset:
  • Ideally 8+ years’ experience in Procurement in a similar position in FMCG businesses 
  • Procurement expert with experience of operating on a global scale, with a drive to deliver best-in-class purchasing methods
  • Strong influencer with the ability to manage C-level stakeholders globally
  • Fluency in English is required and any other language is a plus
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