Are you a strategic thinker with expertise in sourcing flexible packaging materials? Join a global leader in confectionery, pet care, and food products as a Retail Packaging Procurement Manager , where your skills in supplier management, cost optimization, and stakeholder collaboration will drive measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for flexible packaging materials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainability goals.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, and operations, to support innovation and product development initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and leverage insights to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze spend data and prepare regular reports to track performance against key procurement metrics.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in procurement, particularly in flexible packaging or related materials.
• Strong negotiation, solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering value and achieving results.
• Familiarity with market trends in packaging materials and a commitment to sustainability initiatives.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, with strong analytical capabilities to interpret spend data and market insights effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles, with a focus on flexible packaging materials.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a world-renowned company and a collaborative, innovative team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities and a chance to shape the future of packaging procurement.
• Take the next step in your career—apply today and help us shape our sourcing strategies for a sustainable future!

Contract: 10 months

Call to Action:

Take the next step in your career by applying for this exciting opportunity today! If you’re ready to make a difference in a new role with a leading team, submit your application before December 6th, 2024 . Email directly for a faster response.