Job Description

With around 6,300 employees and numerous production sites in Germany and abroad, as well as a turnover of 1.58 billion euros, DAW is one of the leading private corporate groups in Europe for paints, coatings, building protection and energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems, headquartered in the Rhine-Main region. With our well-known brands Caparol and Alpina, we are market leaders in both the professional and DIY sectors.

To further strengthen our Group Procurement Team, we are seeking a

Global Category Lead* Packaging

We welcome international applicants who speak English and are eager to join our global team.

What you can expect:

• You develop and execute global category strategies for rigid packaging such as plastic buckets, tin cans, and metal containers, including governance models, bundling, tenders, and long-term sourcing roadmaps.
• You lead global negotiations and manage contracts to secure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance.
• You act as the central expert for rigid packaging and closely partner with Product Management, R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Quality to support innovation and product development.
• You analyze global market trends in plastics and metals, assess supplier performance, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and sustainability.
• You foster supplier-driven innovation in packaging materials, designs, and manufacturing technologies to support product development and cost optimization.
• You drive sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives for rigid packaging, including recyclability, material reduction, and alignment with global packaging regulations.
• You provide functional leadership to global procurement teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution.

What you bring with you:

• You hold a university degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or Engineering; an MBA or MS is preferred.
• You have 7–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years at a global or regional level.
• You bring valuable knowledge of plastics, metals, coatings, and packaging manufacturing technologies; this would be highly beneficial.
• You combine a strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving skills.
• You are able to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• You are a strategic thinker with analytical and project management strength.
• You demonstrate excellent communication skills and are fluent in English.

We are looking forward to your online application!