Category Manager - Logistics

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. 

Job Summary:

The Category Manager –Logistic will be managing a spend of ~$60M annually and will support a network-wide logistics operations, services and strategy.  This will include managing logistics sourcing, procurement execution, carrier onboarding, budgeting activities, and benchmarking projects. He/she will ensure that the services procured for our network will deliver the highest levels of reliability, speed, and cost while ensuring financial structures remain best in class.

The candidate must be a thought leader and Subject Matter Expert who will be tasked support Trivium’s global logistic strategy.   He/she will also organize and coordinate the logistical day-to-day activities and may include supply and support operations, inventory control, equipment management, receiving and warehouse operations.

Job Duties:

• Develop category profiles with spend analytics, market information, benchmarking intel and supplier dynamics
• Work with business and functional stakeholders to understand business needs/constraints, develop specifications and identify procurement related value creation opportunities
• Use category profiles and leverage points to develop sourcing strategy
• Conduct sourcing events including contract re-negotiations, RFP’s, reverse auctions to unlock value for the business
• Manage contracting process including negotiation of Master Agreements (MSA), Supplier Agreements, Scopes of Work (SOW), Change Orders (CO), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and Service Level Agreements (SLA) that meet business needs
• Facilitate resolution of service, quality, and other supplier related issue/claims
• Develops new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope 
• Substantial experience interfacing with multiple vendors to process critical customer transport, excellent computer (proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access) and office management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, strong analytical skills, a team-work oriented approach to responsibilities and a consistently excellent attendance record
• All other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants should have 5+ years of logistics and asset and procurement experience  
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills and organization skills are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in sourcing and managing logistic services
• Relevant experience in a company with a mature procurement function
• Expert knowledge in end-to-end Strategic sourcing and contract negotiations
• Experience in market and benchmark analysis at a broad level
• Experience in manufacturing, or metal packaging preferred
• Mastery in forecasting, benchmarking, developing & implementing sourcing strategies, performing RFx events, conducting negotiations and contracting
• Proven record of achieving annual cost reduction savings and working productively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze facts in a well-structured analysis to make informed decisions to generate business value
• Owner mindset, self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with ability to present with confidence to all audiences
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cross departmental projects at the same time and understanding key milestones to achieving project goals
• Understanding of data systems, policies and procedures that impact procurement function
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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.