Global Category Manager, Packaging

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: July 5

Introduction

We are looking for a Global Category Manager, Packaging to join our Logistics Sourcing and Sustainability team at Metso. In this role, you will own and drive the global category strategy for packaging materials and related services, leading supplier selection, pricing development, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will contribute to cost efficiency, sustainability, and supply performance across Metso’s global operations.

You will report to the Director, Logistics Sourcing and Sustainability.

This role is based in Espoo, Tampere, or Lappeenranta, with flexible hybrid working options, and includes occasional international travel.

Team you will belong to

You will join a team of sourcing and sustainability professionals focused on logistics and packaging categories. The team plays a key role in optimizing total cost of supply, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting Metso’s sustainability targets.

We collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across business areas, engineering, and sourcing, as well as external suppliers and partners. Our team operates globally, with ways of working that emphasize collaboration, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Lead RFQ processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for packaging materials
• Develop and implement global category strategies in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Drive development and pricing of packaging solutions to meet business and customer needs
• Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement and development programs
• Analyze total cost of supply and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure alignment of contracts, KPIs, and supplier performance with business requirements
• Act as business owner for packaging-related systems, including supporting users, reporting, and ensuring system capabilities enable effective category execution
• Drive communication, governance, and information sharing across global stakeholders
• Support warehousing-related sourcing activities, depending on business needs and your experience

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in category management, sourcing, or procurement in a global environment
• Strong track record in RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management
• Ability to analyze total cost of supply and translate business needs into sourcing decisions
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience in supplier performance management and continuous improvement
• Good understanding of packaging materials, development, and related processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or similar
• Experience in warehousing categories is seen as an advantage

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work. 

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services. 
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. 
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity. 
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities. 
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive. 
  
  

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application by July 5th.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

The process will continue after the summer holiday period.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role. The scope of role may be tailored to align with the selected candidate’s experience and expertise.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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