Procurement Manager

Overview

Position Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships across packaging materials and food ingredients supporting multi-plant manufacturing operations. Approximately 70% of this role focuses on packaging (corrugated, film, labels, cartons, and related indirect packaging support materials). The remaining 30% focuses on food ingredient procurement, supplier management, and commodity risk monitoring. This role plays a critical part in cost control, supply continuity, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across all facilities.

This is an onsite role 5 days a week!

Packaging & Direct Materials (Approx. 70%)

• Lead sourcing strategy for corrugated, flexible film, labels, cartons, and other packaging materials
• Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, rebates, and cost-improvement initiatives
• Manage supplier relationships and performance (quality, service levels, OTIF, lead times)
• Monitor commodity markets impacting packaging (resin, paperboard, freight)
• Develop dual-source strategies and contingency plans
• Support new product launches and packaging changes in partnership with Operations and R&D
• Drive year-over-year cost savings and value engineering initiatives
• Standardize indirect packaging-related spend across locations

Food Ingredient Procurement (Approx. 30%)

• Source and manage suppliers for key food ingredients
• Monitor commodity markets (e.g., dairy, grains, oils, sweeteners) and assess cost risk
• Negotiate ingredient contracts and pricing structures
• Partner with Quality and R&D to ensure supplier compliance with food safety standards
• Maintain supply continuity and approved supplier documentation
• Assist in forecasting and purchasing aligned with production demand

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing (food manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience purchasing corrugated, film, or packaging materials
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience
• Experience managing multiple suppliers across geographic regions
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.