Procurement Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. .# Job Description # CHEP is looking for a highly skilled, strategic and agile Procurement Manager to help shape the future of procurement across our AMET region. If you're passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier performance, continuous improvement, and thrive in shifting, competitive environments - this is your opportunity to make a real regional impact. Key Responsibilities May Include: Execute sourcing strategies across spend categories to ensure value creation, cost optimization, and risk management. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high levels of performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements, ensuring that contracts are aligned with global procurement policies. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure procurement aligns with business objectives. Monitor and report on supplier performance, implementing KPIs and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality goods and services. Manage cost reduction initiatives and identify areas for further cost efficiency and improvement across procurement categories. Ensure compliance with all procurement policies and regulatory requirements, providing guidance on governance and best practices. Support the implementation of global and regional procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals What You'll Lead Development and execution of regional category strategies and sourcing plans Supplier negotiations, commercial governance and KPI performance management Driving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements and continuous improvement Ensure supplier adoption of procurement systems & tools (Coupa, Zycus) Strengthen procurement's influence across Operations, Supply Chain, and other business stakeholders Who You Are A strategic procurement professional with 8-10 years' experience in FMCG, Manufacturing or Distribution environments Skilled in complex negotiations, supplier management and multi country category execution Comfortable influencing stakeholders in environments where procurement maturity is developing Agile, collaborative, confident and able to challenge respectfully Strong communicator with high commercial acumen Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or Operations (required) CIPS (advantageous) What You'll Love About CHEP Opportunity to shape procurement during a transformative period Visible influence across senior leadership and AMET markets A culture built on openness, teamwork and continuous improvement Real impact on cost, sustainability, efficiency, and supplier excellence Hybrid working environment Recognition and Reward programs A purpose driven organization focused on sustainability and innovation# Remote Type Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Contract Management, Cost Management, Empathy, Experimentation, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at .