Category Procurement Manager Sustainable Materials
Location:Novy Bydzov, CZ
Porto, PT
Bristol, GB
Lodz, PL
Prague, CZ
Lisbon, PT
Function: Procurement
Part-time or Full-time: Full-Time
Job Type: Employee
Workplace type: Hybrid

JOIN AMCOR AND YOU CAN BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT MAKES THE PACKAGING OF THE FUTURE BETTER FOR PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.
To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

SUPPORT SALES & VALUE PROPOSITIONS

• Collaborate with sales teams to develop compelling customer value propositions based on sustainable material offerings.
• Leverage supplier insights to position the company as a market leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainable materials, sustainability procurement, or a similar field.
• Experience working with suppliers on sustainable product offerings, including resins and aluminium.
• Proven track record of managing sustainability-related projects and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of sustainable materials markets, including mPCR, bio-resins, and low-carbon aluminium.
• Advanced knowledge of GHG emissions, carbon accounting, and Scope 3 emission reductions.
• Ability to work with suppliers to drive innovation in sustainable materials and build strong partnerships.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in tracking agreements and managing timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across functions and influence stakeholders.
  

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Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

The Category Manager for Sustainable Materials will act as the central point of contact for all product-related matters concerning sustainable materials on Resins and Aluminium globally. The role focuses on the identification, evaluation, contractually securing and implementation of sustainable material solutions, particularly in resins and aluminium, which account for a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions and have the biggest potential for recycled content inclusion. This position plays a pivotal role in building roadmaps to achieve emission reductions, supporting sales with sustainable material propositions, and working closely with suppliers to explore innovative materials like mPCR resins, advanced recycled resins, bio-resins, and low-carbon aluminium.