Procurement Category Specialist – Logistics NORTH EMEA

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March 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Join our team as Logistics Procurement Specialist for North EMEA!
**** About the role
** DS Smith is seeking a Logistics Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for transport and warehousing across North EMEA, covering Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This is a key role within our Logistics Category Team, responsible for shaping and implementing strategies that deliver a competitive and sustainable supply base aligned with our business goals for growth, innovation, and ESG  this position, you will manage an annual logistics spend of approximately EUR 37 million and work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute multi-year category strategies.

You will lead complex negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and drive transformational change across the procurement function. Your work will focus on creating value through cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and mitigating supplier risk.

The role reports to Head of Group Logistics Procurement and will be based at one of our Swedish sites, preferably Värnamo or Mariestad, with flexibility to travel when needed.
** About You
** We are looking for someone with strong procurement expertise in logistics and a proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic, matrix environment. You should have experience in defining and implementing category strategies, leading change, and managing large-scale sourcing and contracting processes. Strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels are essential. Fluency in English and Swedish is required, and knowledge of another Nordic or Baltic language is an advantage.

Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, professional procurement qualifications, and at least five years of relevant experience. Familiarity with the manufacturing industry is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a track record of delivering savings and value through strategic procurement initiatives are expected.

If you are ready to make an impact and help shape the future of logistics procurement at DS Smith, we would love to hear from you!
** Fair recruitment in DS Smith
** you will apply for the position even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements.
** Further information
** This is a permanent position with placement at one of our Swedish sites, with around 30% travel to local and North EMEA sites to be expected.

If you have questions about the role, please reach out to Head of Group Logistics Procurement, Matthew Harris: matthew.harris

Contact our recruitment team at n for questions regarding the process and your application. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We use digital screening questions and work psychological assessments as selection tools for fair and unbiased recruitment.

Start date as soon as possible.
** Please apply with your CV in English.
**** Warmly welcome with your application!**#LI-CDWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more.

Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.
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