CHEP

www.chep.com

1 Job

8,264 Employees

About the Company

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, CHEP created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. CHEP primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and believes in the power of collective intelligence through diversity, inclusion and teamwork. CHEP owns approximately 347 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points for global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco and Nestlé. CHEP is part of the Brambles Group and operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.chep.com.

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Company Name: CHEP
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing (Subcontractors) Senior Manager
Job Description: Job Title: Strategic Sourcing (Subcontractors) Senior Manager Role Summary: Lead procurement strategy and execution for European subcontracted service centers, driving cost optimization, supplier partnership, and operational excellence. Manage a small team, develop sourcing frameworks, and deliver measurable savings. Expectations: • 10+ years in procurement, preferably outsourcing/subcontractor management at regional or global level. • Proven record of complex negotiations and contract management. • Strong stakeholder influence across business units and geographies. • Fluency in English; additional European languages advantageous. • Willingness to travel up to 25%. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement sustainable category sourcing strategies aligned with global and local priorities. - Champion strategic sourcing, ensuring long‑term value and alignment with organizational goals. - Lead category management for key spend areas, using data analytics, market intelligence, and advanced techniques. - Build relationships with senior business stakeholders to integrate procurement early in the sourcing cycle. - Conduct complex supplier negotiations, secure favorable terms, manage pricing strategies, and monitor contract compliance. - Oversee supplier performance, quality, and cost adherence across categories. - Ensure compliance with regulatory, policy, and ethical standards; mitigate supply‑chain risks. - Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for procurement, providing insights to senior leadership. Required Skills: • Strategic sourcing and category management • Advanced negotiation and contract management • Data‑driven decision making • Supplier performance management • Regulatory compliance • Stakeholder management • Communication and influence skills • Fluency in English; fluency in French, Spanish, Italian, or Polish preferred. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). • Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent) highly regarded.