Regional Purchasing Manager managing procurement strategies and supplier negotiations in a dynamic team environment. Requires strong financial acumen and leadership experience in Wurzen, Germany.
About the role
- Packaging Sourcing Manager managing multi-million dollar packaging spend for C.H. Robinson. Driving sourcing initiatives and supplier performance with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for packaging materials, managing a multi-million-dollar packaging spend
- Negotiate and secure optimal pricing, terms, and supply continuity for all packaging purchases
- Analyze packaging spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to inform sourcing decisions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging vendors to ensure quality, service, and innovation
- Lead complex negotiations with packaging suppliers to achieve cost savings and value improvements
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in packaging solutions, including sustainable and emerging technologies
- Act as the primary liaison between customers, commercial teams, supply teams, growers, and packaging vendors to align packaging needs with operational capabilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement new packaging initiatives and drive change across the organization
- Present packaging sourcing strategies, business cases, and performance updates to executive leadership
- Champion sustainable packaging practices and support the company’s environmental goals
- Oversee packaging inventory across multiple locations, ensuring appropriate stock levels and avoiding shortages
- Develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate risks related to packaging supply disruptions
- Establish and track KPIs specific to packaging supplier performance, cost savings, sustainability, and risk management
- Report regularly on packaging sourcing progress and recommend corrective actions as needed
- Perform other packaging-related responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Minimum of 6 years of work experience in large-scale projects
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging, packaging sales or procurement, vendor management, project management or supply chain operations
- Experience working with food grade packaging items that require cold supply chain and experience with packaging vendors nationwide
- Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and emerging technologies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations
Benefits
- Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
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