Requirements: English
Company: Flowtec Group
Region: Brussels Metropolitan Area ,
Job Title: Category Manager Packaging & Rubber
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time (permanent only / no freelance or consultant)
Position Overview
A leading industrial company is recruiting an experienced Category Manager Packaging & Rubber to join its headquarters in Brussels. This role is critical to managing and developing global sourcing strategies for packaging and rubber categories, in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Due to the complexity of the scope, experienced and strategically minded professionals with a background in industrial procurement are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement sourcing strategies for packaging and rubber categories to ensure optimal cost, quality, innovation, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams, who retain responsibility for technical specifications, to align procurement activities with operational and product development needs.
- Drive supplier performance management, including contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance.
- Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supply base developments to identify new sourcing opportunities.
- Ensure strict adherence to the companys procurement ethics and sustainability standards.
- Support transformation initiatives and contribute to broader procurement and supply chain excellence.
Candidate Profile
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in category management or procurement, with solid experience in packaging in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to rubber sourcing is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex categories in a global matrix environment.
Language Skills
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- Proficiency in French or Dutch is a strong asset.
- Additional European languages are considered a plus.
Soft Skills & Potential
- Strategic mindset with analytical capabilities and strong business acumen.
- High integrity and alignment with procurement ethics and sustainable sourcing.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to operate across functions and cultures.
- Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and long-term growth potential within the organization.
Career Path Opportunities
This position offers a solid platform for long-term development, with future opportunities such as:
- Country Procurement Director roles
- Regional responsibilities
- Cross-functional transitions into Supply Chain, Engineering, Program/Project Management, Strategy, or Finance
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: approximately 90,000
- Annual performance bonus
- Company car
- Meal vouchers
- Health and life insurance