Packaging Sourcing Associate — Corrugate & Labels

Pharmavite; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Packaging to support sourcing strategies for corrugate and label materials across our manufacturing network. You will manage day-to-day sourcing, supplier relationships, pricing analysis, and contract support to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and service.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to support current needs and future

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging, Operations, or related roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or other regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development for corrugate and labels.
• Lead sourcing events including RFx development and bid analysis.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships with reviews and KPI tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging materials meet supply, cost, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Support pricing, savings, and cost avoidance tracking.
• Maintain and improve commercial controls including pricing files and contracts.
• Support packaging change initiatives including launches and substitutions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and drive value through supplier consolidation and lead time improvements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP

Procurement systems

Supplier portals

Sourcing tools

Job description

Pharmavite in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Category Manager, Packaging to support sourcing strategies for corrugate and label materials across our manufacturing network. You will manage day-to-day sourcing, supplier relationships, pricing analysis, and contract support to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and service.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D/Packaging Engineering, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to support current needs and future