Overview
Category Manager (Co-Packing), Procurement, Pan EU in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable sourcing across Europe. We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Category Manager to lead our Co-Packing category—outsourcing manufacturing processes—across multiple European markets. This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive value, innovation, and sustainability across our supply chain.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the development and execution of category strategies across EU markets, balancing cost, quality, and supply security.
* Partner with senior stakeholders to align procurement goals with business strategy—acting as the single point of contact for your category.
* Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements and identify new sourcing opportunities.
* Manage RFIs/RFPs, negotiations, and contracts using our 7-Step Strategic Sourcing methodology.
* Champion supplier relationships and performance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
* Deliver on sustainability goals and risk mitigation strategies through innovative sourcing.
* Monitor and report on procurement performance and value delivery.
Who You’ll Work With
Internal: Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Sales
External: Supplier partners and leadership teams across Europe
What You’ll Bring
Experience
* Proven success in procurement or category management, ideally with exposure to cardboard and corrugated packaging.
* Experience working with global and regional suppliers
Skills
* Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
* Market assessment and sustainability integration
* Project management and data analysis
* Risk identification and mitigation
Behaviours
* Strong relationship builder and influencer
* Strategic thinker and problem solver
* Inclusive team player with a collaborative mindset
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or higher
* Fluency in English; knowledge of French, German, Spanish or Dutch is a plus
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
* Industries: Manufacturing
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