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Career Opportunities: Group Procurement Category Manager - Packaging (3071) Loading... Skip to Main Content Sign In Language English UK (English UK) Collapsed. To expand press enterExpanded. To collapse press enter Career Opportunities: Group Procurement Category Manager - Packaging (3071) Requisition ID 3071 - Posted 17/06/2026 - Procurement - Denmark - Faxe Job Description Print Preview Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List Group Procurement Category Manager - Packaging Faxe, Denmark Are you a passionate procurement and supply chain professional with deep expertise in packaging categories - and ready to play a key role in one of the most strategic functions at Royal Unibrew? As we continue our growth journey across more than 70 countries, we are looking for a high-impact category leader to join our Group Procurement team and shape the future of how we source and manage packaging at scale. As Group Procurement Category Manager - Packaging, you will report directly to the CPO and take end-to-end ownership of category strategy, sourcing, supplier partnerships, and the value creation agenda across cans, PET/preforms, and caps. You will be a trusted sparring partner to the business - combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution - and leave a real mark on the systems and processes that power an international beverage company. About Royal Unibrew Royal Unibrew is a leading regional multi-beverage company with a strong portfolio of local brands enjoyed in more than 70 countries - from beloved Danish names like Faxe Kondi, Ceres, Faxe, and Egekilde to iconic international brands. Our 4,000+ colleagues are spread across markets including Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, France, the Baltics, and beyond, all united by a shared purpose: to be THE PREFERRED CHOICE as the local beverage partner. We thrive in teams built on trust, support, and collaboration - and we believe in freedom with responsibility. Your Role You will be a key player in our Group Procurement function, driving step-change improvements in category performance, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and Royal Unibrew’s sustainability ambitions. You will: Own and deliver financial and operational KPIs across the primary packaging categories. Define and execute multi-year, group-wide category strategies for cans, PET/preforms, and closures in close collaboration with market teams and key stakeholders. Act as a category leader across the group, driving consistency in sourcing, contract management, and category management processes while elevating procurement maturity. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of key input commodities (e.g. aluminium and resin markets such as PET/HDPE), translating market insights into actionable sourcing strategies. Engage across the full value chain - including upstream suppliers - to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, innovation, and supply risk mitigation. Ensure strong alignment with market leadership to maintain a fit-for-purpose and future-ready supplier network that supports business growth. Champion procurement excellence initiatives, evolving the playbook and increasing the adoption of digital tools to enhance efficiency, analytics, and decision-making. What We Are Looking For You bring solid hands-on experience in strategic procurement and supply chain - and you thrive when you can combine technical depth with a business-oriented mindset. Bachelor’s degree; CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. Minimum 7 years of procurement experience within primary packaging categories in an international or matrix organisation; experience in CPg, food, or beverage is strongly preferred. Strong commodity management expertise, including a solid understanding of aluminium and resin markets (e.g. PET, HDPE) and their impact on packaging cost structures. Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with should-cost modelling and commodity-linked negotiations. Solid risk management mindset with a focus on building resilient supply chains. Experience in project and change management, with a track record of successfully implementing and embedding change. Fluency in English - written and spoken. What We Offer A career with Royal Unibrew is more than a job - it is a chance to leave a real mark on the sourcing strategies and supplier relationships that power an international beverage company. A key role in an ambitious Group Procurement organisation with a strategic hub at our HQ in Faxe. Freedom with responsibility - we trust you to own your category domain and drive improvements. A collaborative team culture that quickly turns ideas into action. Strong conditions for professional and personal development. Great beverages throughout the day - yes, including cold Faxe Kondi. Ready to take the next step? Upload your application as soon as possible as we interview on a continuous basis. Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List Email this job to a friend The job has been sent to Please provide the information below Job title: *Your friend’s email address: Message: Maximum character limit: 1000 *Confirm you are not a robot: Send Cancel