Senior Specialist, Global Packaging Procurement

About the role

You will lead strategic packaging sourcing initiatives and drive supplier performance, innovation and business value for our global Animal Health organization. The role focuses on sourcing, supplier management and cost‑efficiency across packaging categories.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, from business case development to contract negotiations and implementation.
• Partner with Technical, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal and other functions to define requirements and manage projects.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximise commercial value and mitigate risk.
• Draft, negotiate and manage supplier agreements in collaboration with Legal.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics such as OTIF, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier management.
• Proven experience sourcing packaging categories in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and business value.
• Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder management capabilities.

Required skills

• Ariba (ERP procurement system)
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Case Development
• Contract Management
• Negotiation Tactics