At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
SOURCING MANAGER, PACKAGING
OUR ROLE
Are you an experienced procurement professional with experience in the packaging category? Have you worked with sourcing consumer-facing packaging materials and a range of packaging materials? Would you like to be part of the development of some of the world’s most iconic heritage brands, like Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen, Wedgwood? Then this opportunity could be the next professional step for you.
Our Global Sourcing team is seeking a Sourcing Manager for our packaging category. In this new role, you will lead the packaging procurement and sourcing strategies for our heritage luxury brands. You will focus on optimizing supplier relationships, reducing costs, ensuring sustainability, maintaining quality standards, and driving innovation in all packaging solutions. This role requires strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to align packaging sourcing with the organization’s overall business objectives.
This is a full-time, hybrid position and reports to our Global Sourcing Manager. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world and some international travel will be required. The role will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for all packaging categories, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging with internal and external stakeholders
Analyse global packaging market for trends, identify cost-saving opportunities and stay up to date with material innovations
Drive cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing, value engineering, and supplier consolidation
Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and regional suppliers for packaging materials
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration
Lead initiatives to enhance sustainability in packaging, including light-weighting, recyclable materials, and reducing our carbon footprint
Full accountability for packaging spend and suppliers (i.e., contract and code of conduct compliance)
WHO YOU ARE
You are a capable and influential communicator with international experience, fully fluent in English, and adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders. Confident in decision-making, you rely on data, expertise, and a strong sense of accountability to deliver impactful results. A skilled project manager, you excel at balancing diverse priorities and expectations while maintaining integrity and driving progress.
5+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, and manufacturing within a complex international organization
2+ years of tactical and strategic experience with the packaging category, specifically with consumer-facing materials in the luxury and/or premium consumer goods industry
Advanced understanding of packaging materials (e.g., plastics, paper, and sustainable alternatives), global packaging markets, trends, key vendors, and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of sustainability standards and circular economy principles
Excellent analytical skills, including cost modelling and market analysis
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus
START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today. Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.
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Last day of application:
2025-07-18*****
At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary
Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.
BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.
BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.
