Manager, Procurement Outsourcing & Paper

Procurement Manager – Packaging and Outsourcing

Chicago, IL, USA

Posted Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We’re Not Just in the Packaging Business–We’re in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Procurement Director in executing overall Pregis procurement strategy for paper
• Own and execute procurement strategy for corrugate, other fiber related materials, packaging and outsourced converting partners
• Set up outsourcing programs with external vendors on both paper and poly converters to extend Pregis capabilities and grow the business.
• Build strong relationships with vendor partners and internal stakeholders to drive these programs
• Support RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate prices and award business.
• Execute outsourced converting and printing programs to grow Pregis’ business by extending our capabilities and expanding our capacity
• Facilitate supplier discussions to support material flow, projects, and cost reduction objectives.
• Develop, analyze and present sourcing data to assist leadership with targeting potential savings initiatives and developing improved supplier performance.
• Support logistics activities to ensure best pricing on shipping of finished goods and timely deliveries to domestic and international customers.
• Identify bottlenecks in the supply-chain process and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to implement cost reductions, streamline business processes and meet the needs of the business and customer.
• Own and drive day-to-day supplier cost, delivery, and quality and supplier management for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Monitor supplier performance & identify cost reduction & productivity improvement opportunities.
• Support cross-functional teams to successfully source and procure goods and services in support of production, innovation, and new product development.
• Create purchase orders and manage requisitions for product trials.
• Review and approve invoices
• Maintain procurement files and vendor records in SAP.

Required Skills, Education, and

Experience:

• Previous packaging category experience a plus with focus paper and corrugate or poly packaging material as well as converting
• Ability to work in fast paced environment interacting with plant personnel, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands‑on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business, and 2+ years of procurement experience preferably in the paper industry.
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• In depth knowledge of the paper market, supply base and trends
• 2+ years of project management experience with cross functional teams. Proven data analytics experience. Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel modeling.
• Innovative problem solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to document work flows, processes, and procedures for varying functional and organizational areas.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi‑task in high volume, fast paced work environment with a bias towards action.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• 3 - 5 years of related experience in a process and/ or packaging manufacturing industry (preferred).

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary…