Flexible Packaging Procurement Manager (Onsite)

SST Direct; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Packaging Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, purchasing, and inventory planning for flexible packaging at a Hackettstown, NJ site. You will manage supplier relations, art files, and packaging specifications while optimizing costs and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with production, QA, and warehouse teams in a growing CPG environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, or packaging supplier operations.
• Direct experience with graphic-designed packaging materials, including printed pouches, bags, or boxes.
• Experience purchasing flexible packaging for a CPG manufacturer OR related packaging supplier roles.
• Strong understanding of packaging specifications, material requirements, supplier lead times.
• Familiarity with packaging artwork, print specifications, Pantone colors, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to forecast and manage inventory projections.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, inventory tracking, or material planning.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with ability to manage multiple orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to commute to Hackettstown, NJ for onsite work.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of primary packaging materials including flex packaging.
• Coordinate procurement of secondary packaging materials and related supplies.
• Develop and maintain material forecasts using sales projections and production schedules.
• Calculate packaging material requirements by SKU to ensure adequate inventory.
• Establish ordering schedules and inventory buffers based on lead times.
• Place purchase orders, monitor status, and coordinate timely deliveries with suppliers.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve delays, shortages, and supply chain issues.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to optimize costs without sacrificing quality.
• Review supplier contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Packaging procurement

Excel/Google Sheets

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Packaging Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing, purchasing, and inventory planning for flexible packaging at a Hackettstown, NJ site. You will manage supplier relations, art files, and packaging specifications while optimizing costs and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with production, QA, and warehouse teams in a growing CPG environment.