At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

As our new Global Category Manager Laminates, you will have a critical position within the Packaging Procurement team. Leading two Global Buyers, you will be addressing a rapidly growing spend in the laminates portfolio. The core goals will be lead the way to expected margin targets, manage a variety of different stakeholders who will be working with you very directly and closely, to develop and empower the Global Buyers, and to mature the category overall and prepare for future growth.

Your main challenges will be to:

• Understanding business requirements
• Manage various sub-categories with the support of Buyers
• Put sourcing strategies in place for all portfolios and align with internal stakeholders
• Use of sophisticated pricing models (roll-out to regions)
• Active involvement in sourcing decisions outside of Europe (Brazil, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand etc.)
• Be ready to integrate new business (i.e. SuperGroup)
• Lead innovation projects
• Develop and empower Global Buyers

To be successful in this challenging role, you will bring a Master’s degree and several years of hard earned procurement experience in a challenging, global role. This allows you to  work at pace, make quick decisions and you’re accustomed to dealing with ambiguous environments. Your strong procurement process knowledge allows you to serve as a role model in the procurement organization

You have the 4C’s (curiosity, creativity, courage, connection), strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. (Those details might be discussed all the way to the top when it comes to costs). We want you to be able to speak up and collaborate with outspoken people.

Teamwork and empowering others is at the essence - lone wolves will not get as far – while being action-oriented and hands on in nature. You easily work cross functionally and you understand the implications of procurement decisions, particularly in the Packaging category.

Next to a salary based on your experience, is a variety of secondary conditions of employment. This includes a generous pension, and additional ADV days as we think a good work-life balance is important.

Furthermore, a flexible international work environment, freedom to implement your great ideas and opportunities to develop yourself and grow further within JDE.