National Category Manager - Corrugated Packaging

LHH; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Vacation

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Category Manager – Corrugated Packaging to lead domestic sourcing strategies nationwide. You will own supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings across a large SKU portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, and a background in corrugated packaging. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business needs and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Mandatory experience sourcing corrugated boxes / corrugated packaging.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Able to analyze spend data and translate insights into sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of supply chain, distribution, and inventory management.
• Established network within corrugated packaging supplier community.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute domestic sourcing strategies for corrugated packaging categories, with accountability for supplier performance and cost management.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships across multiple U.S. regions, ensuring quality and service expectations.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution to achieve cost savings.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and category intelligence to inform decisions.
• Partner with operations, logistics, and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency and supplier optimization.
• Maintain item setup, pricing, supplier assignments, and MOQs across a large SKU portfolio.

Skills

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Spend data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Category strategy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Business Administration

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Category Manager – Corrugated Packaging to lead domestic sourcing strategies nationwide. You will own supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings across a large SKU portfolio in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, and a background in corrugated packaging. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business needs and drive continuous improvement.