Packaging Manager North America – Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME

## Packaging Manager North America – Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SMEApply:
Hoboken US HQ:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 13, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R-1189586

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavor powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and food service platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.

** Job Title
** Packaging Manager North America – Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME
** Function
* * Procurement
* * Work Level and Grade
** WL2C
* * Reports to
** Packaging Director – North America & Global Rigids Lead, WL3X
** Scope
* * North America & Global
** Country Location and Worksite Details
** Hoboken US HQ  
** JOB PURPOSE
** This role leads procurement for the North America rigid-packaging portfolio and PCR agenda, translating business, portfolio, regulatory and sustainability priorities into a multi-year commercial roadmap across approximately €110+ million managed spend. The role also serves as the Global Molds subject-matter expert, establishing sourcing standards, supplier strategies, should-cost models, asset governance and lifecycle-value approaches across injection and blow-molding applications. In close partnership with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, global portfolio teams and markets, the role delivers competitive sourcing, verified recycled-material supply, mold investment and health, innovation, supplier transitions and on-time industrialization.

** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Lead, develop and empower the North America Rigids, PCR and Global Molds Procurement team of two FTEs, including this Manager role, with one Assistant Manager reporting directly, responsible for approximately €110+ million managed spend.
* Own the North America rigid-packaging, PCR and Global Molds procurement portfolio, translating business, growth, regulatory and sustainability priorities into a multi-year category strategy and value-creation roadmap.
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies informed by resin and feedstock dynamics, conversion economics, should-cost models, supplier capability, regional demand, technology developments and regulatory requirements.
* Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and performance governance, delivering competitiveness, cash, working capital, innovation, quality, service and resilient supplier capacity.
* Own the North America PCR sourcing and supplier-development roadmap, securing competitive and scalable recycled-material supply with robust chain-of-custody, certification, traceability, food-contact compliance, quality controls and performance standards.
* Act as the Global Molds subject-matter expert, setting sourcing and ownership standards, supplier strategies, cost models and governance across mold design, build, qualification, maintenance, health, capacity, refurbishment, replacement and decommissioning.
* Build strategic partnerships with resin suppliers, converters, recyclers and mold makers to unlock value engineering, specification optimization, technology adoption, cycle-time improvement, circularity and speed to market.
* Partner with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, global portfolio teams and markets to govern…