Date:Feb 20, 2025 Location: San Giovanni Teatino, CH, IT, 66020 Company:Aptar Group Join our team and Be You Be Aptar. As aEMEA Purchasing Category Manager - Capex /Indirect, You Will - Lead the development of the Sourcing strategy for the Categories - Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Sourcing strategy - Deliver Purchasing performance for his/her categories - Manage relationships with key suppliers of the categories - Consolidate the internal needs, select the panel of target suppliers and manage the relationships with key suppliers - Assemble, report KPIs for the categories and lead implementation of improvement actions - Ensure relevant communication on the categories within the CMT and with other stakeholders - Lead EMEA indirect purchasing projects and initiatives Education - Master’s degree level specialized in Purchasing Required Skills: - 8 years in Purchasing with minimum 3 years’ experience in the assigned categories - Excellent knowledge of English language - Strong negotiation skills - Stakeholder Management - Good communication skills Preferred Skills - Good communication skills/ - Technical background - Ability to work in an international environment Travel Requirements - 30% Who We are With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers. Our Culture At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive. How We Support Our Employees - An exciting, diverse and value based working environment - Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities. - Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan. - Contribute to the communities where we reside.