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CATEGORY SPECIALIST

CATEGORY SPECIALIST

Requisition ID:  78504
City:  CARNAXIDE
Date:  Jul 14, 2026
Brand:  MC
Area:  STRUCTURES

sonae.pt

 

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Your application will only be considered complete after finishing a digital assessment. At the end of your application, and if you meet the required criteria for the role, you will receive a link via your registered email to access it. This step is mandatory, as our recruitment process is based on competency assessment.

 

We are a company of everyone and for everyone. At MC, we put people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead with closeness, recognizing each person’s unique qualities. Different stories and ideas unite us under the same purpose: to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.
So, join us!

 

We are looking for a Category Specialist to join our Service Management Directorate, and we believe we'll be #betterwithyou!

 

We count on you to…

 

  • Leading and managing end-to-end projects focused on the development, optimization, innovation, and sustainability of packaging materials (plastics and paper/cardboard), ensuring technical, business, quality, cost, and timeline objectives are achieved.
  • Developing, testing, and approving packaging solutions, ensuring industrial performance, compliance with applicable requirements, and alignment with Packaging policies.
  • Driving ecodesign, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the management and mapping of area requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational goals and legal regulations.
  • Collaborating closely with the Competence Center, suppliers, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams, fostering technical alignment and ensuring the successful implementation of projects.

 

What you'll bring...

 

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Materials, Polymer, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field) or Industrial Management.
  • Experience in packaging development and project management or within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials (plastics and paper/cardboard), packaging development processes, industrialization, sustainability, and ecodesign principles.
  • Proficiency in IT tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results.
  • A proactive mindset, strong initiative, and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

 

What we have for you…


•    Meal Allowance in Dá Card;
•    Telecommunications Plan with voice, data, and equipment for permanent employees;
•    Flex it Up Program - Extra Off Days, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Work Model (when applicable);
•    Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees) with the possibility of extending Health Insurance to family members with advantageous conditions;
•    Flexible Benefits Program (when applicable);
•    Onboarding and Initial Training Plan, Continuous Training platform, and Financial Literacy Program;
•    School Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks;
•    Flu Vaccine including its administration (voluntary participation);
•    We Are Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial and legal support to employees;
•    Ergocoaching Sessions;
•    Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations;
•    Discount and Partnership Program with over 300 leading brands;
•    Free coffee and fruit available at the workplace;
•    Competitive Salary;
•    Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

 

#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU

 

MC Sonae D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.

sonae.pt

 

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Your application will only be considered complete after finishing a digital assessment. At the end of your application, and if you meet the required criteria for the role, you will receive a link via your registered email to access it. This step is mandatory, as our recruitment process is based on competency assessment.

 

We are a company of everyone and for everyone. At MC, we put people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead with closeness, recognizing each person’s unique qualities. Different stories and ideas unite us under the same purpose: to grow and become the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.
So, join us!

 

We are looking for a Category Specialist to join our Service Management Directorate, and we believe we'll be #betterwithyou!

 

We count on you to…

 

  • Leading and managing end-to-end projects focused on the development, optimization, innovation, and sustainability of packaging materials (plastics and paper/cardboard), ensuring technical, business, quality, cost, and timeline objectives are achieved.
  • Developing, testing, and approving packaging solutions, ensuring industrial performance, compliance with applicable requirements, and alignment with Packaging policies.
  • Driving ecodesign, continuous improvement, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the management and mapping of area requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational goals and legal regulations.
  • Collaborating closely with the Competence Center, suppliers, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams, fostering technical alignment and ensuring the successful implementation of projects.

 

What you'll bring...

 

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Materials, Polymer, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related field) or Industrial Management.
  • Experience in packaging development and project management or within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials (plastics and paper/cardboard), packaging development processes, industrialization, sustainability, and ecodesign principles.
  • Proficiency in IT tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results.
  • A proactive mindset, strong initiative, and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

 

What we have for you…


•    Meal Allowance in Dá Card;
•    Telecommunications Plan with voice, data, and equipment for permanent employees;
•    Flex it Up Program - Extra Off Days, Unpaid Leave, Flexible Work Model (when applicable);
•    Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees) with the possibility of extending Health Insurance to family members with advantageous conditions;
•    Flexible Benefits Program (when applicable);
•    Onboarding and Initial Training Plan, Continuous Training platform, and Financial Literacy Program;
•    School Awards and Merit Scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as Holiday Programs during school breaks;
•    Flu Vaccine including its administration (voluntary participation);
•    We Are Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial and legal support to employees;
•    Ergocoaching Sessions;
•    Mental Health Promotion Programs and Nutrition Consultations;
•    Discount and Partnership Program with over 300 leading brands;
•    Free coffee and fruit available at the workplace;
•    Competitive Salary;
•    Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

 

#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU

 

MC Sonae D&I Commitment:
We work to create a work environment based on the richness of profiles and focused on uniqueness, ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued for their skills, and confident in the organization.

Apply now »