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Great procurement goes beyond negotiating a better price. It connects business needs, supplier expertise and market insight to create lasting value. Ready to put that into practice across an international manufacturing business?At DS Smith, we are looking for a Sub-Regional Procurement Category Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies across manufacturing, commodities and pallets in North & East EMEA. You will help shape a competitive and sustainable supply base that supports our packaging operations, innovation and business growth.About the roleYou will shape and deliver procurement strategies for manufacturing, commodities and pallets across North & East EMEA. Reporting to the Sub-Regional Procurement Lead East & North EMEA, you will work with local and global procurement colleagues, Operations and Engineering to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier partnerships across manufacturing inputs, maintenance services and capital equipment.Combining international category responsibility with practical impact at site level, you will improve cost, working capital, supplier performance and resilience while supporting innovation and sustainability. This is an opportunity to influence how we source the materials, equipment and services our manufacturing sites rely on.The role will be based at one of our offices or sites in Sweden or Denmark, with travel of up to 30%. Posible locations: Värnamo, Mariestad or Gothenburg, in Sverige; Grenaa or Taastrup, in Denmark.About youYou bring procurement category management experience within manufacturing or packaging, including category strategy, complex sourcing and negotiations. Commercially minded and analytical, you turn market insight into practical solutions and build strong relationships across functions and countries to deliver results.You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and are fluent in English as well as Swedish or Danish. Experience with SAP and Coupa, additional European languages, and