Aluminium Sourcing Manager in Zug

Job Description

Shape the Future of Sustainable Aluminium Sourcing At Crown, aluminium is at the heart of our business. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Aluminium Sourcing Manager to partner with our Direct Materials Sourcing Director in shaping and leading the sourcing strategy for one of our most critical raw materials. Based at our European Headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, this is a fully office-based position, with on-site presence required five days per week. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial leadership and data-driven decision-making. It offers the opportunity to influence one of Crown's most critical raw material categories while balancing supplier engagement and negotiations with market analysis, pricing management, forecasting, reporting, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement activities that directly impact business performance across EMEA. If you are passionate about commodity markets, supplier partnerships, sustainability and digital transformation, this could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively lead the EMEA aluminium sourcing strategy, ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness, and alignment with Crown's business and Sourcing department objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, recyclers and industry partners while collaboratively managing negotiations and pricing agreements.
• Monitor aluminium market trends, supplier performance and sourcing risks to support business decisions and identify value creation opportunities.
• Manage monthly aluminium pricing processes, market benchmarking, reporting and pricing accuracy across the business.
• Deliver market intelligence, cost forecasts, budget assumptions and analytical insights to support Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities while driving cost performance, working capital optimization and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Collaboratively lead the regional aluminium scrap and recycling strategy, supporting Crown's circular economy and sustainability ambitions.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements while ensuring compliance with Crown's governance, Legal, EHS and sustainability standards.
• Drive digital transformation, data analytics and process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement performance and decision-making.
• Manage supplier performance, customer satisfaction and the timely resolution of operational and pricing-related issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5 years significant experience in key sourcing, procurement or commodity management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing a critical raw material or direct commodity with significant operational and financial impact.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing complex supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate market data into business insights.
• Experience with digital transformation, data analytics and procurement systems.
• Understanding of sustainability, recycling or circular economy principles is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Mobility and flexibility to travel, combined with a strong international and multicultural mindset.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. With hundreds of manufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.

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