We are looking for a Global Category Manager to lead and develop our Warehousing and Packaging categories globally. This is a strategic, high-visibility role focused on establishing clear governance, strengthening category structures, and driving cost and performance improvements across our global supply chain. The main focus of the role is on d riving general structure, governance, and performance across key logistics categories
You will work cross-functionally across Business Lines and key stakeholders, including Supply Chain execution teams such as Logistics, Procurement, and SIOP, ensuring alignment, standardization, and execution of integral category strategies. You will continuously challenge the status quo, drive optimization, and ultimately improve the customer experience.
Your key responsibilities
Define and execute the global category strategy for Warehousing and Packaging

Establish and implement clear governance frameworks and category structures across regions

Drive global sourcing initiatives, including tenders, supplier selection, and contract negotiations

Build and manage a global supplier portfolio, including preferred supplier models

Lead cost optimization initiatives through benchmarking, standardization, and contract management

Drive packaging optimization initiatives with a focus on cost efficiency, standardization, decarbonization, and material optimization

Develop and enforce global standards, policies, and ways of working within the categories

Enable performance management and transparency through KPIs and structured reporting





Act as the global point of coordination across regions, ensuring alignment and execution

Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders on category-related topics

Why this role
Ownership of two strategic categories with significant potential

Opportunity to challenge the status quo and drive optimization across global operations

Shape general governance, structure, and standards

High visibility role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders

Direct impact on cost, performance, and customer experience

Success in this role
Success is defined by building structured global governance, delivering tangible cost and performance improvements, and elevating the end-to-end customer experience across Warehousing and Packaging.
What you bring
BS or MS in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

7+ years of experience within category management, logistics, or global supply chain

Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management

Strong understanding of warehousing category. Packaging is a plus.

Strong supplier relationship management capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across a global organization

Ability to operate in a structured, governance-driven environment

Demonstrated ability to drive change management initiatives

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

📌 Global Category Manager – Warehousing & Packaging (Monterrey)
🏢 103 FLSmidth A/S
📍 Monterrey