Procurement Manager leading strategic direct purchasing activities at ILC Dover, specializing in advanced flexible material solutions. Focusing on supplier relations and procurement strategies in pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
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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