Senior Purchasing Manager

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Job Description

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Technologies, or Finance; MBA a plus

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in purchasing, including paper-based packaging CPG (food focus) experience in financial analysis with significant cross-functional project management in a global environment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate at a high level across multiple functions Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information Job requires a minimum travel time of 20% - 30% - domestic and international Must be a quick study, with proven ability to manage change, ability to work across global boundaries and borders, and possess strong decision-making skills Excellent communicator, politically persuasive, with demonstrated skills in collaboration Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio), SAP/ERP, Enovia knowledge preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Sourcing Management Process:
Define, implement, and maintain the sourcing strategy for the defined categories. Keep updated market analyses for cartons and corrugated. Develops budget, rolling forecasts, and target savings. Identify and pursue cost savings in a consistent way, balancing risk and benefit. Designs contract negotiation strategy and development (RFQ, RFI, etc) Guarantee the respect of the company's purchasing policy and procedure. Supplier Management:
Demonstrates knowledge of packaging material productions, packaging material characteristics, and regulations, and the impact on the production of these parameters Establishes and manages relations with actual and incumbent suppliers and key market stakeholders. New Product:
Maintains a deep understanding of the market for products and related categories to proactively identify new supply solutions and/or potential packaging suppliers. Coordinates with project leaders and internal stakeholders to develop appropriate project plans for new product or product changes commercialization. Development and Teamwork:
Strong cooperation with Technical packaging for cost-saving generation and new development support Builds trusting relationships with internal stakeholders. Learning agility mindset

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the sourcing management and the performance (assurance of supply, quality, costs, service, and innovation) of packaging materials for the US and Canada, according to the purchase policy defined by the Company. Actively identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce the total cost of ownership for the company.

** Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

** Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**