Procurement Specialist - Packaging Materials (m/f/x)

Introduction

We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. Our mission is to put a smile on 8 billion faces and we are led by our purpose to provide carefree moments to children all around the world. With our iconic Capri-Sun brand, we aim to be the best tasting, sustainable, no.1 kids' drink.

We are the ideal employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a loved brand and want to grow with us.

At Capri Sun, procurement is more than securing supply. It is about driving value, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across our global supply chain.

Join us and help shape the future of packaging procurement. At our location in Eppelheim, we are looking for you (m/f/x) as:

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST - PACKAGING MATERIALS

Your tasks

Why this role matters

As Procurement Specialist - Packaging Materials, you will play a key role in managing strategic packaging categories, developing supplier partnerships, supporting sourcing initiatives, and driving continuous improvement projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to cost optimization, supply security, sustainability, and procurement transformation initiatives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Operational Procurement

• Manage assigned packaging categories and ensure reliable, cost-effective, compliant supply
• Develop category strategies and coordinate material requirements with Planning and Supply Chain
• Manage RFQs, cost analyses, supplier comparisons, negotiations, and contract discussions

Supplier & Contract Management

• Maintain supplier contracts, pricing, purchasing conditions, and volume allocations in SAP
• Coordinate supplier forecasts and monitor contract fulfilment
• Manage supplier performance, support qualifications, and risk mitigation

Analytics, Reporting & Digital Procurement

• Analyse procurement data to identify savings, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain master data, reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Support procurement digitalisation

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support cost, sustainability, material change, supplier consolidation, and packaging improvement projects
• Coordinate trials with R&D, market analysis, business cases, and management updates

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to enable timely, data-driven decisions
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support supplier corrective actions and drive packaging sustainability initiatives

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Packaging Engineering, Procurement, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2-3 years experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally within packaging materials or FMCG manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Experience with supplier negotiations, tenders, and contract management
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
• Experience with procurement analytics tools or AI-enabled solutions is an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Fluent English and German skills, both written and spoken

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• An important role within a globally recognized and growing consumer brand
• Category responsibility from day one with direct impact on business performance
• Opportunities to shape procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and sustainability initiatives
• Exposure to international suppliers and cross-functional projects
• Broad variety of tasks and freedom to act
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits