Global Category Lead* Packaging

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.

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.

Das bieten wir dir

Wir wissen, dass unsere Mitarbeiter der Schlüssel zu unserem Erfolg sind, und wir sind dankbar für ihr Engagement. Mitarbeiter, die jeden Tag ihr Bestes für uns geben, sollen neben einer fairen Vergütung auch von attraktiven Arbeitsgeberleistungen profitieren. Wir tun das mit einer Vielzahl an Zusatzleistungen – von A wie „Altersvorsorge“ bis Z wie „zusammen Sport machen“. Vor allem aber findest du bei uns eine offene und teamorientierte Arbeitsatmosphäre und bist vom ersten Tag an Teil der DAW‑Familie.

(*) Bei DAW zählt der Mensch. So bunt wie unsere Farben und so vielfältig wie unsere Marken sind auch die Menschen, die bei uns arbeiten. Ob Alter, Geschlecht, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, Sprache oder Religion: Bei uns wird kein Unterschied gemacht. Bei uns kann jeder Teil der DAW‑Familie werden, der unsere Vision von gesunden und nachhaltigen Lebensräumen mitgestalten und an der Erfolgsgeschichte eines traditionsreichen Familienunternehmens mitschreiben möchten.