Group Manager Category Plastics (Flexible & Rigid) (FMX)

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy fruit and plant-based products and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow Kiri Babybel Boursin Nurishh PomPotes and GoGo squeeZ as well as some 30 local brands. Together these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold pragmatic and determined Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

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Your Mission

As Group Manager Category Plastics (Flexible & Rigid) you will define and execute the global sourcing strategy for plastic packaging materials used across Bels food product portfolio with a strong focus on sustainability transformation.

You will act as a key driver of Bels sustainable packaging roadmap ensuring that environmental ambitions are translated into concrete sourcing decisions supplier engagement and industrially viable solutions while guaranteeing food safety security of supply cost competitiveness and regulatory compliance.

You will also be responsible for Plastic Caps (Materne) global category direct management.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainable Global Category Strategy

• Define deploy and continuously improve the global category strategy for plastic packaging (flexible films rigid plastics containers lids) fully aligned with Bels sustainability objectives.
• Integrate ecodesign recyclability recycled content material reduction and circular economy principles into category strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Monitor market trends raw material price evolution regulatory developments (food contact recyclability EPR plastics regulation) and supplier capabilities to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives RFQs and contract negotiations balancing environmental impact cost performance industrial feasibility and supply reliability.
• Drive standardization and leverage global synergies to accelerate sustainable solutions while respecting local business constraints.

Supplier Partnership & Responsible Sourcing

• Build longterm valuedriven partnerships with strategic suppliers committed to sustainability innovation and responsible practices.
• Actively engage suppliers on sustainability roadmaps including recycled and biobased materials carbon footprint reduction transparency and continuous improvement.
• Manage and optimize the supplier panel through performance management risk assessment compliance and development plans.
• Ensure full alignment with Bels standards on food safety quality ethics and responsible sourcing.

Sustainability & Innovation Leadership

• Act as a key contributor to Bels sustainable packaging transformation by scouting new materials technologies and innovative suppliers.
• Support crossfunctional innovation projects in close collaboration with R&D Sustainability Quality Operations and Marketing.
• Translate sustainability ambitions into scalable industrialized solutions balancing environmental benefits with operational and financial constraints.
• Contribute to the measurement and monitoring of environmental performance indicators related to packaging materials.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead coach and develop two buyers building strong expertise in sustainable sourcing supplier management and category analytics.
• Embed sustainability criteria into objectives sourcing practices and decisionmaking processes.
• Foster a collaborative accountable and highperformance team culture.

Performance Governance & Reporting

• Define and monitor category KPIs covering cost savings service level supplier performance risk management and sustainability progress.
• Prepare and present category strategies and sustainability progress to senior management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes governance and tools in support of Bels sustainability ambitions.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Procurement Supply Chain Engineering Business or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in procurement or category management ideally in plastics packaging food industry cosmetics pharmaceutical.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing supplier negotiations and cost management within complex international environments.
• First experience in people management and a strong motivation to develop leadership skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership proven experience in driving change and empowering others by setting clear vision and goals. Capable of motivating and developing team members promoting accountability and nurturing talent within a matrix organization.
• Strategic analytical and pragmatic mindset with strong negotiation capabilities.
• Solid awareness of sustainability challenges in packaging including recyclability circularity and environmental impact.
• Ability to manage complexity and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Why Join Bel

• A highimpact global role at the heart of Bels sustainable packaging transformation.
• The opportunity to shape sourcing strategies that directly contribute to environmental and societal objectives.
• A purposedriven collaborative culture within a leading international food group.
• Strong professional development opportunities within a global procurement organization.

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