The Role:
This full-time position reports to the Sourcing Director and offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a portfolio of industrial packaging categories.
Key Responsibilities:
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This full-time position reports to the Sourcing Director and offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a portfolio of industrial packaging categories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing a robust category strategy and approved plan
- Leading the deployment of the strategy and prioritizing procurement initiatives
- Conducting fact-based negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
- Managing procurement initiatives in alignment with stakeholders and cross-functional partners
- Focal point for key suppliers, including contract management
- Facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among category managers and buyers
- Contributing to the development of the company’s indirect strategy
- Enhancing the company’s indirect procurement profile and recognition
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or commercial roles related to packaging
- Strong skills in category management, strategic thinking, and collaboration
- Ability to influence, motivate, and negotiate effectively
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proficiency in demand management
- Data analytics skills and business intelligence gathering ability
- Dedication to delivering impactful outcomes
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing and Sales -
Industries
Internet Publishing
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