At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. As a Senior Global Category Manager Packaging you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.
About the job
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop and regularly update the strategic plan and underlying policies for the packaging category and its suppliers.
Lead, coach, and develop a designated team (functional or lateral).
Create and manage the spend forecast/budget.
Identify and manage sourcing risks, reporting them to relevant stakeholders.
Lead and drive compliance to all sustainability and regulations requirements.
Identify savings potentials supported by data analytics, ensuring the achievement of service targets related to quality, cost, and time.
Establish and manage relationships with significant strategic suppliers in the packaging industry.
Engage, manage, and support internal business stakeholders (budget owners) by building relationships and sharing category knowledge. Ensure that defined goals and business expectations are met.
Negotiate, conclude, and maintain global contracts in line with the Source to Contract Policy.
Report and maintain savings in collaboration with Finance.
Collaborate with GBS Hub and Spokes, local manufacturing, and procurement organizations.
About you
We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:
University degree in a relevant field.
Min. 7 years of professional experience.
Excellent procurement expertise (market, guidelines, risk, procurement methods).
Excellent analytical skills and top target pricing management.
Supplier management.
Advanced SAP/ARIBA Knowledge (understanding End to End process flow), excellent MS Office.
Communication, presentation skills, conflict management & influencing skills.
Leadership experience (lateral or direct).
What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:
Swarovski products discounts.
Full coverage of accident insurance.
Attractive pension fund conditions.
Subsidized public transportation or free parking.
Employee canteen with buffet.
Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.
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