Hybrid Category Manager – Packaging, Subcontracting

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About the role

  • Lead procurement projects ensuring quality, cost, and delivery objectives in Subcontracting and Packaging categories at Hydro. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve project success in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end procurement projects across Subcontracting and Packaging, from opportunity identification and analysis through sourcing, implementation, and performance tracking.
  • Ensure robust project planning, clear milestones, risk management, and disciplined execution.
  • Lead procurement for outsourced manufacturing with external suppliers providing surface treatment (anodizing and coating) and fabrication services.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to optimize Total Cost of Ownership.
  • Negotiate and establish multi-year contracts with robust commercial and legal terms.
  • Shift focus from tendering to category and supplier management, following major sourcing waves already completed.
  • Lead the implementation phase of an ongoing wooden packaging tender (supplier selection in progress), ensuring smooth onboarding, operational readiness, and risk mitigation.
  • Drive detailed spend, SKU, and scenario analyses to support decision-making in complex categories.
  • Act as a key interface between procurement, operations, engineering, quality, and finance.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8-10 years’ procurement experience including extensive and demonstrable track record in procurement best practices and contract management.
  • Master degree or equivalent in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Advanced Excel skills (mandatory).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Strong strategic procurement, negotiation, and contract management capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and structuring skills.
  • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave

Job title

Category Manager – Packaging, Subcontracting

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$124,600 - $155,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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