Category Manager at Huhtamaki

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Cost Efficiency, Analytical Skills, Negotiation, Vendor Relationships, Market Intelligence, People Management, Communication Skills, Excel Skills, Product Sense, Detail-Oriented, Master Data Management, Cross-Functional Team Management, Compliance, Cost Optimization, Sustainability

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Your opportunity We’re seeking a driven and strategic sourcing professional to lead our North America traded goods sourcing team in our Southeast Asia region. You’ll manage a talented team, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive cost efficiency through smart negotiations and market insights. If you’re a proactive leader with sharp analytical skills and a passion for delivering results in a global environment, we’d love to hear from you. You will report into our Global Category Manager, Traded Goods, NA, with a dotted line into our Senior Global Category Manager, Traded Goods in Singapore. Main forums and stakeholders include our North America Commercial and Procurement team, vendors, logistics partners, and our traded goods procurement team in region. Where you’ll be You will be located at Huhtamaki's Ho Chi Minh City location. What you'll be doing Lead and inspire the North America traded goods sourcing team across Southeast Asia, driving performance and collaboration. Own market intelligence, vendor relationships, and final reporting to the North America team. Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, reliable suppliers, and quality partnerships. Develop and execute annual cost optimization plans, leading supplier negotiations to achieve the best value and performance. Ensure a cost-competitive supply base by running tenders, benchmarking exercises, and continuous market analysis. Understand business needs across units and ensure seamless alignment with Group category strategies. Oversee supplier onboarding and phase-out processes in full compliance with approval procedures. Manage cross-functional sourcing project teams (including Sales and NPD). Maintain accurate and efficient Master Data management for the traded goods database. What you’ll bring to the role Bachelor’s degree or above in any discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in product purchasing or sourcing. Minimum 1 year of people management experience. Prior experience in the packaging industry is a strong advantage. Excellent product sense, highly organized, and detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills. Proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to build and maintain complex costing tools. Strong command of written and spoken English and Mandarin. Willingness to travel for business as required. What we offer in return A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people and the planet. Our innovative and transformative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere. Development opportunities: We care for each other – and want our talent to thrive and develop. Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation. We invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe both psychologically and physically and where diversity and inclusion are promoted through day-to-day behaviours, which are reinforced by our policies and practices. Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet. We need talented people like you to make that happen. We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together. Sounds like your sort of place? Apply today! Your career, packaged with care.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the North America traded goods sourcing team across Southeast Asia, driving performance and collaboration. Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and reliable suppliers.