Shape the next generation of plastic packaging solutions with us. We are a family-owned business focusing on the sustainable development and production of innovative packaging systems for a wide range of industries. Join us in paving the way towards an efficient circular economy in the packaging industry. Sustainability and in particular the environmentally conscious use of resources drive all business activities for our clients. Founded in 1955 in Austria, 24,350 colleagues now work together in 200 production facilities in 46 countries.

Your work at ALPLA has a direct impact on people's lives around the world – every day, billions of people use products in packaging that we develop. Become part of a global team that embodies innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration.

• Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for polyolefins, taking into account market trends, price developments, and regional requirements.
• Select, evaluate, and further develop strategic supplier partnerships, and lead international contract and price negotiations.
• Manage projects to optimize costs, supply security, quality, and innovation.
• Analyze global raw material markets and relevant indices (e.g., ICIS) and prepare reports for global leadership.
• Identify value creation opportunities through alternative raw materials, new technologies, or process improvements.
• Ensure stable global raw material supply, including active risk management.
• Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to operationalize the procurement strategy.
• Support sustainability and ESG goals through responsible, future-oriented procurement.

• Completed degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or category management, ideally in the plastics, chemical, or manufacturing industry.
• Solid knowledge of polyolefins or other polymers and an understanding of relevant value chains.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with global market indices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a confident presence in an international work environment.
• Proficient in modern procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and digital analytics tools.
• A role based at our headquarters in Hard (Austria) is preferred due to the need for regular on-site presence and collaboration with global stakeholders, though partial remote work may be considered depending on the candidate's profile.

• Appreciation – we practise diversity and good-natured interaction with one another
• We believe in flat hierarchies, short decision making paths and open communication 
• We promote climate-friendly mobility with everything from a year-long season ticket for local public transport to purchasing an e-bike 
• Benefit from discounts on tickets for sports events, better private insurance conditions, the registration fees for running events being covered and numerous discounts at retail outlets in Vorarlberg 

Mr Robert Wolff, Human Resources, is happy to hear from you. He’ll answer any questions that you might have prior to application. Just call +43 5574 602 1516. Please apply online at career.alpla.com

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