Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist will support cross-functional teams in the setup and qualification of new materials, manage site and supplier allocations, and ensure cost and quality objectives are met. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison among suppliers, company sites, and key internal stakeholders to resolve issues, drive execution, and support business objectives.
Essential Functions
New Materials & Qualification
- Support all requirements from T&D and Product Stewardship for new material requirement set up
- Work closely with T&D and Operations for new material qualification, acting as the bridge between Huhtamaki and suppliers to ensure qualification success
Supplier & Site Management
- Manage site allocations to ensure we are hitting supplier commitments and cost objectives
- Track monthly material volumes vs allocations and report findings to relevant teams
- Drive execution and follow up with sites to forecast material usage and ensure adherence to plans
- Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve routine supplier issues with delivery or documentation.
Market Analysis & Quality
- Conduct market research through available tools and provide insights to the team on current industry trends, pricing, and new suppliers.
- Assess and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including alternative sourcing options when necessary.
- Act as liaison between the supply base and the company to resolve quality issues efficiently
Cost & Budget Management
- Analyze spending and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Prepare reports on procurement activities, costs, and supplier performance for management review.
Documentation & System Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement files, including contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and correspondence.
- Assist with contract administration, including collecting and organizing documents.
- Enter purchasing data into ERP or procurement systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and generate routine procurement reports for management review.
Compliance & Policy Adherence
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing necessary documentation.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated ability to follow up and hold responsible parties accountable to deadlines and deliverables
- Excellent prioritization skills with keen attention to detail
Preferred
- Background in paperboard or related industries
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management
Environment
- In office 4 days per week. Work hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but could require after-hours and weekend work to complete projects on time
- Travel as needed; up to 10% - 20%
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030.
We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
