About this role
With around 6,300 employees and numerous production sites in Germany and abroad, as well as a turnover of 1.58 billion euros, DAW is one of the leading private corporate groups in Europe for paints, coatings, building protection and energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems, headquartered in the Rhine-Main region. With our well-known brands Caparol and Alpina, we are market leaders in both the professional and DIY sectors.
To further strengthen our Group Procurement Team, we are seeking a
Global Category Lead* Packaging
We welcome international applicants who speak English and are eager to join our global team.
What you can expect:
• You develop and execute global category strategies for rigid packaging such as plastic buckets, tin cans, and metal containers, including governance models, bundling, tenders, and long-term sourcing roadmaps. • You lead global negotiations and manage contracts to secure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance. • You act as the central expert for rigid packaging and closely partner with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Quality to support innovation and product development. • You analyze global market trends in plastics and metals, assess supplier performance, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and sustainability. • You foster supplier-driven innovation in packaging materials, designs, and manufacturing technologies to support product development and cost optimization. • You drive sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives for rigid packaging, including recyclability, material reduction, and alignment with global packaging regulations. • You provide functional leadership to global procurement teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution.
What you bring with you:
• You hold a university degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or Engineering; an MBA or MS is preferred. • You have 7–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years at a global or regional level. • You bring valuable knowledge of plastics, metals, coatings, and packaging manufacturing technologies; this would be highly beneficial. • You combine a strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving skills. • You are able to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. • You are a strategic thinker with analytical and project management strength. • You demonstrate excellent communication skills and are fluent in English.
We are looking forward to your online application!