Flexible packaging sourcing manager
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Flexible packaging sourcing manager

Whitridge Associates

Location: Newark,NJ, USA

Date: 2024-12-21T05:12:17Z

Job Description:

We're seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager for a contract role starting in January 2025. This hybrid position offers the chance to make an impact in a global organization, driving strategic initiatives and transformational projects within flexible packaging.

NOTE: Candidates must have flexible packaging sourcing experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive category performance for flexible packaging with a focus on value creation, supply security, and sustainability.
  • Identify and deliver savings, efficiency, growth, and sustainability opportunities.
  • Lead transformational projects, such as incorporating recycled content into packaging formats and simplifying materials for supply chain efficiency.
  • Manage RFIs, RFPs, eAuctions, and develop supplier negotiation strategies.
  • Conduct market trend analysis, price risk management, and annual budgeting forecasts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance.
  • Develop and execute implementation plans to ensure sourcing benefits are fully realized.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in Procurement, including 2+ years in Flexible Packaging Sourcing
  • Proven leadership: Communication, Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, and Problem Solving.
  • Experience in global procurement environments, ideally within FMCG or retail.
  • Knowledge of commodity markets, price mitigation strategies, and supplier management concepts.
  • Tech-savvy with experience in eProcurement tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and goal-driven environment.
  • Ability to influence change and lead complex business issues.

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