Category Buyer – Packaging

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Category Buyer – Packaging - Manage packaging procurement across Europe

Hybrid HPP – Prague - Průhonice

We are looking for a Category Buyer to manage sourcing and supplier relationships for packaging materials, mainly paper and wooden packaging. You will work with approximately 80 suppliers across Europe and cooperate with internal teams to ensure competitive prices, reliable supply and continuous improvement.

What will you do?

• Manage the packaging category and supplier portfolio.
• Lead sourcing activities, RFQs and supplier negotiations.
• Develop supplier relationships and improve commercial conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive improvement projects.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure continuity of supply.
• Cooperate with manufacturing, logistics, engineering and quality teams.

NABÍZÍME

• 25 days of annual leave
• 13th-month salary
• CZK 500 contribution to supplementary pension savings
• Meal vouchers and an on-site canteen with a dedicated chef in Prague
• 50% contribution towards a MultiSport card
• Employee discounts
• Flexible working hours with core hours from 9:00 to 14:00 (flexible start between 6:00 and 9:00 and finish between 14:00 and 18:00)
• The option to take overtime as compensatory time off
• Dog-friendly office

POŽADUJEME

What are we looking for?

• Experience in purchasing, sourcing or category management.
• Experience with packaging, paper or wood is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• A commercial and analytical mindset.
• Experience in an international environment, ideally manufacturing.
• Advanced English required; German is a strong advantage.

What do we offer?

• An international role with responsibility across Europe.
• The opportunity to influence purchasing strategy and reduce costs.
• Cooperation with teams and suppliers across multiple countries.
• Professional development, competitive compensation and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Interested in developing supplier partnerships and delivering purchasing results?

We look forward to hearing from you.

DALŠÍ POŽADAVKY

• angličtina (C1 - aktivně)
• němčina (B1 - středně pokročilý)

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