Procurement Operations Manager Packaging

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Your Tasks

• Manage tactical packaging procurement for existing portfolio and new product launches, ensuring competitiveness, quality, and supply availability
• Act as procurement partner to cross-functional teams, factories, and suppliers throughout project execution
• Lead RFIs/RFPs, supplier tenders, bid evaluations, and supplier selection based on total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Drive cost optimization, sourcing efficiency, supplier performance, and procurement KPI improvements such as savings and spend coverage
• Maintain accurate procurement data and processes within ERP systems
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing and procurement processes
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, contracts, and applicable requirements

Your Profile

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, ora related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably withinan international environment and relevant categories.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and results-oriented mindsetwith a hands-on approach.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing, tender management,negotiations, and supplier management.
• Decision-making and ability to take ownership.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and ideally of Supply Chain dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Digital mindset with an interest in leveraging AI tools andemerging technologies to improve procurement efficiency
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a strong can-do attitude.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic environments with change and ambiguity.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment toresults.
• Effective influencing and indirect leadership skills, with the abilityto engage and align stakeholders.

Nice to have:

• Experience with SAP R/3 (MM)