Procurement Operations Manager

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Purpose of the role: 

The Procurement Operations Manager plays a key role in driving Trivium’s global procurement transformation by leading operational procurement activities across the EMEA region. This role focuses on optimizing Procure-to-Pay processes, managing a team of indirect buyers and team leads, and ensuring operational excellence. The Procurement Operation Manager supports category teams, oversees performance reporting, and fosters alignment with strategic business goals while championing standardization, digital enablement, and stakeholder engagement.

Your responsibilities: 

1. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse team of procurement professionals which includes Indirect Buyers, Team Leaders and Interns, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a mentor to team members, supporting their professional growth and development through regular feedback, goal setting, and performance reviews.
• Promote a high-performing team environment that aligns with Trivium’s values and transformation goals.

2. Operational Procurement Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day Procure-to-Pay operations across EMEA, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery to internal stakeholders.
• Support category teams in executing sourcing strategies and achieving savings targets through operational alignment and executional excellence.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and controls across all operational activities.

3. Process Governance & Standardization

• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, including Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Establish and maintain governance models, standardized workflows, and performance measurement tools to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Monitor process performance and recommend enhancements to align with evolving business needs.

4. Performance Management & Reporting

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for procurement operations.
• Provide regular performance updates to business and operational leadership, ensuring visibility into service levels and improvement areas.
• Collaborate with category teams on annual goal setting and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support category-led initiatives by ensuring strong operational alignment and executional support from the Procurement Operations team, contributing to the achievement of departmental savings targets.
• Proactively drive savings initiatives owned by the Procurement Operations team, in line with the collaboration guidelines that define responsibilities and ownership within the Indirect Procurement team, contributing to EBITDA, working capital, and cost avoidance targets.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across EMEA and business units to ensure alignment and responsiveness to operational needs.
• Act as a change agent, leading communication, training, and engagement initiatives to support procurement transformation.
• Champion adoption of new tools, systems, and ways of working that enhance efficiency and user experience.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration within the BSC

• Actively contributes to the success of the overall Business Services Center by fostering strong collaboration with Finance, Master Data, HR, IT, and other enabling functions.
• Ensure seamless integration of procurement operations with shared service processes to deliver high-quality, consistent service to internal stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of partnership, transparency, and service excellence across all BSC teams.

This role will suit you if you have the following:

• Strong financial and business acumen, with a solid understanding of procurement levers impacting EBITDA, working capital, and cost avoidance.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high-performing procurement teams in a dynamic, international environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change initiatives and drive process improvement across end-to-end procurement operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience in performance tracking and KPI reporting.
• Effective communicator with outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions such as Finance, Master Data, HR, and IT.
• Familiarity with shared service center environments and service delivery models.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, Coupa).

The benefits you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and home office - here you can find real work life blend
• Attractive yearly cafeteria
• Comprehensive private medical health insurance 
• Free language courses
• Soft & hard skill trainings 
• All You Can Move possibility
• Inspiring office environment in a center location of Budapest
• As our name is new, you can expect exciting projects and challenges
• We take care of your growth you can always learn from our charismatic, professional leaders
• A company culture, where we are proud of each other, and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly appreciated
• A community where you can freely share your own creative ideas and suggestions to create a better world

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.