Onsite Packaging Procurement Lead – Growth & Impact

Superior Skilled Trades; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a rapidly growing food manufacturer in Hackettstown, NJ to hire a Packaging Procurement Manager. You will source, purchase, and forecast packaging materials such as printed pouches and flex packaging to support production schedules.

The role emphasizes supplier relationships, cost optimization, and ensuring quality packaging artwork and specifications are met while coordinating with production and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, or packaging operations.
• Direct experience with graphic-designed packaging materials such as pouches, bags, or boxes.
• Experience in packaging procurement for a CPG manufacturer or packaging supplier.
• Knowledge of packaging specs, artwork, Pantone colors, and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of primary packaging materials, including flexible packaging.
• Coordinate procurement of secondary packaging materials and related supplies.
• Develop material forecasts from sales projections and production schedules.
• Place purchase orders and monitor status to ensure timely deliveries.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to optimize material costs while preserving quality.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a rapidly growing food manufacturer in Hackettstown, NJ to hire a Packaging Procurement Manager. You will source, purchase, and forecast packaging materials such as printed pouches and flex packaging to support production schedules.

The role emphasizes supplier relationships, cost optimization, and ensuring quality packaging artwork and specifications are met while coordinating with production and warehouse teams.