Packaging Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing

Metric; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric is partnering with a world-class manufacturer in Dallas to recruit a strong Buyer for the Supply Chain & Procurement team. The role will focus on sourcing and procuring packaging materials, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating pricing to reduce costs while safeguarding quality.

You will monitor stock, forecast needs, and collaborate with production, quality and logistics to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience within a manufacturing site.
• Degree educated.
• Preference for packaging, commodity or FDA-regulated material experience.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure packaging materials, ensuring quality, cost, availability and specifications.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms to reduce packaging costs while maintaining quality.
• Monitor stock levels, forecasts and purchasing requirements to ensure packaging is available for production and customer demand.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, quality and logistics teams to resolve supply issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Metric is partnering with a world-class manufacturer in Dallas to recruit a strong Buyer for the Supply Chain & Procurement team. The role will focus on sourcing and procuring packaging materials, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating pricing to reduce costs while safeguarding quality.

You will monitor stock, forecast needs, and collaborate with production, quality and logistics to resolve issues and drive improvements.