Packaging Manager North America - Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME

Unilever Brasil Ltda.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Hoboken seeks a Packaging Manager North America - Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME to lead procurement for NA rigid-packaging and PCR programs, and to act as the Global Molds SME. You will shape multi-year category strategies, manage supplier partnerships, and drive value through recycled-content supply and advanced molding initiatives.

You will partner with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal and sustainability teams to ensure compliant, innovative sourcing and

Qualifications

• University degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging or Engineering within an international FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead regional packaging procurement strategies and complex sourcing programs at scale.
• Deep knowledge of rigid-packaging value chains, molding, resins and recycled-content opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA Rigids, PCR and Global Molds Procurement team, overseeing ~€110+ million spend.
• Own NA rigid-packaging, PCR and Global Molds portfolio with a multi-year category strategy.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies informed by resin dynamics, conversion economics, and should-cost models.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and performance governance.
• Own PCR sourcing roadmap for recycled-material supply with chain-of-custody and compliance.
• Serve as Global Molds SME, setting standards, governance and cost models across mold activities.
• Build partnerships with resin suppliers, converters, recyclers and mold makers for value engineering.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal and sustainability teams on investments and launches.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contracting

Should-cost modelling

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

University degree with 7-10 years of experience

Job description

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavor powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann's and Knorr, with McCormick's portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.

Job Title Packaging Manager North America - Rigids, PCR & Global Molds SME

Function Procurement

Work Level and Grade WL2C

Reports to Packaging Director - North America & Global Rigids Lead, WL3X

Scope North America & Global

Country Location and Worksite Details Hoboken US HQ

JOB PURPOSE

This role leads procurement for the North America rigid-packaging portfolio and PCR agenda, translating business, portfolio, regulatory and sustainability priorities into a multi-year commercial roadmap across approximately €110+ million managed spend. The role also serves as the Global Molds subject-matter expert, establishing sourcing standards, supplier strategies, should-cost models, asset governance and lifecycle-value approaches across injection and blow-molding applications. In close partnership with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, global portfolio teams and markets, the role delivers competitive sourcing, verified recycled-material supply, mold investment and health, innovation, supplier transitions and on-time industrialization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, develop and empower the North America Rigids, PCR and Global Molds Procurement team of two FTEs, including this Manager role, with one Assistant Manager reporting directly, responsible for approximately €110+ million managed spend.
• Own the North America rigid-packaging, PCR and Global Molds procurement portfolio, translating business, growth, regulatory and sustainability priorities into a multi-year category strategy and value-creation roadmap.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies informed by resin and feedstock dynamics, conversion economics, should-cost models, supplier capability, regional demand, technology developments and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and performance governance, delivering competitiveness, cash, working capital, innovation, quality, service and resilient supplier capacity.
• Own the North America PCR sourcing and supplier-development roadmap, securing competitive and scalable recycled-material supply with robust chain-of-custody, certification, traceability, food-contact compliance, quality controls and performance standards.
• Act as the Global Molds subject-matter expert, setting sourcing and ownership standards, supplier strategies, cost models and governance across mold design, build, qualification, maintenance, health, capacity, refurbishment, replacement and decommissioning.
• Build strategic partnerships with resin suppliers, converters, recyclers and mold makers to unlock value engineering, specification optimization, technology adoption, cycle-time improvement, circularity and speed to market.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, global portfolio teams and markets to govern mold investment, support innovation and trials, manage supplier transitions and deliver on-time industrialization and launches.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging or Engineering within an international FMCG or manufacturing environment, including strategic sourcing responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading regional packaging procurement strategies and complex sourcing programs, with experience operating at comparable spend and organizational scale.
• Deep knowledge of rigid-packaging value chains, injection and blow molding, resins, PCR materials, packaging technologies, recycled-content compliance and circular-economy opportunities.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of mold design, manufacture, ownership models, qualification, maintenance, validation, capacity, cost drivers and lifecycle management.
• Strong strategic-sourcing, negotiation and contracting capability, supported by financial acumen, should-cost modelling, market analysis, price forecasting and supplier-performance management.
• Enterprise leadership mindset, with the ability to set clear priorities, lead through ambiguity and packaging-market change, balance strategic thinking with execution, build trusted senior stakeholder relationships and develop the Assistant Manager while contributing to broader procurement capability development.

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