Associate Packaging Category Manager – Sourcing & Strategy

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Packaging to lead sourcing for corrugate and label packaging across our manufacturing network. You will partner with Operations, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Finance and Legal to support current needs and future packaging initiatives.

You will manage day-to-day sourcing activities, supplier relationships, pricing analysis, contract support and cross‑functional requirements to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, 2–3+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or packaging.
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, pharma, nutraceutical, or regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy for corrugate and labels with supplier analysis and pricing trends.
• Lead RFx events, bid analysis, supplier evaluation, and commercial term alignment.
• Manage supplier performance, KPI tracking, and issue resolution; pursue continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Legal, and Finance.
• Support pricing, savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Assist packaging change initiatives, including new items and sustainability needs.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Packaging

Operations

Analytical thinking

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

Procurement portals

Job description

Pharmavite is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Packaging to lead sourcing for corrugate and label packaging across our manufacturing network. You will partner with Operations, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Finance and Legal to support current needs and future packaging initiatives.

You will manage day-to-day sourcing activities, supplier relationships, pricing analysis, contract support and cross‑functional requirements to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, quality