Packaging Category Manager, EMEA
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- JOBREQ1800021425 Requisition #
Key Competence Requirements
10 years industry experience with at least 5 years within commercial positions. Prior packaging field and/or in B2C experience preferred, though not essential.
Excellent commercial skills. Has the business acumen, networking and interpersonal skills to develop ‘One PPG’ leverage and to drive value from suppliers
Critical thinker who can handle complexity and develop and present clear, concise and actionable strategies
Structured with the ability to implement change through strong project management and manage performance through continuous improvement techniques
Proactive communicator with the ability to influence at the executive level. Candidate must be fluent in English and preferably French also.
Able to effectively adapt, collaborate and execute within a global environment across a diversity of cultures
Future leadership potential within or outside of procurement. Mobility within the next 3 to 5 years is preferred
Employee Value Proposition
Accelerated commercial experience through extensive strategy development, contracting and PPG business support within global teams and markets
Ability to drive changes within a major spend category of PPG that directly adds value to the final product and customer
Opportunity to frequently lead multi-million dollar contract negotiations with senior PPG leaders and to observe sales techniques from a buyers/customers perspective
Potential to develop global strategies and initiatives with global suppliers
High exposure to sales, marketing and operations functions of multiple business units that address both B2B and B2C markets
Based at the EMEA headquarters with future career opportunities throughout PPG