Supply Chain Manager, Packaging

• • Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to support business objectives, customer requirements, and profitability goals
• • Manage supplier relationships, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, and ongoing business reviews
• • Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analyses, and sourcing recommendations for customer opportunities and critical initiatives
• • Serve as a technical supply chain resource by providing expertise on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, packaging materials, and product solutions
• • Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, supply agreements, and commercial terms to achieve optimal business outcomes
• • Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs, product launches, and key efforts
• • Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity and support customer commitments
• • Evaluate market conditions, supplier trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to find opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage
• • Analyze sourcing, supplier, and supply chain data using ERP, CRM, and reporting tools to support business decisions and performance improvement efforts

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or packaging-related environments
• Primary packaging industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting packaging products such as plastic containers, closures, dispensers, glass packaging, flexible packaging, or other primary packaging components
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements
• Demonstrated success leading quotation solicitations, supplier assessments, price reviews, and commercial negotiations
• Experience supporting customer-facing packaging programs and technical product solutions
• Ability to prioritize several tasks while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and packaging materials, with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to analyze data and market trends to drive innovation and cost savings in supply chain operations.

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Sourcing Strategies
• Packaging Industry Experience
• Negotiation Skills
• Data Analysis Using ERP/CRM

• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Category Management
• Supplier Performance Management
• Quotation Solicitations
• Price Reviews
• Commercial Negotiations
• Packaging Materials Knowledge
• Manufacturing Processes
• Supply Chain Data Analysis

• Prioritization
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration

• Primary Packaging
• Supplier Evaluation
• Market Conditions
• Supply Risks
• Cost Savings
• Innovation
• Supplier Trends

• ERP Systems
• CRM Tools
• Reporting Tools