The Opportunity
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit We are looking for a
Integral 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 driving global 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 global 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 global 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. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials. Salary range: 453,417 Ron – 613,447 Ron We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

📌 Global category manager – warehousing & packaging (Ejido de la Finca)
🏢 Flsmidth
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