Packaging Sourcing Specialist

Nutrabolt Corp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Unlimited vacation paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Nutrabolt Corp in Austin, Texas is seeking a Packaging Sourcing Specialist to manage strategic sourcing initiatives for packaging materials. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and cost competitiveness for beverage and nutrition products.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, experience in a packaging role, and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include competitive health insurance and unlimited vacation days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a packaging/supply chain role.
• Experience with primary and secondary packaging equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage pricing and supplier relationships for packaging materials.
• Lead RFI/RFQ processes and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor market trends affecting packaging materials.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Market analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

TOPS

Job description

## Packaging Sourcing SpecialistApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Nutrabolt Austin HQtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R-100227**Who We Are:**Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company’s disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4 (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).Since its founding 20 years ago, Nutrabolt has set out to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.As a Certified Great Place to Work, Top Workplaces USA honoree, Fortune Best Workplace in Texas, and more – Nutrabolt cares deeply about our people, planet, and the communities we serve. Here, our teammates are united by our mission, and take ownership in creating a healthy workplace environment that promotes strong bodies, clear minds, and a culture of respect and belonging for all.**Who You Are:**As Nutrabolt’s Packaging Sourcing Specialist, you will collaborate closely with internal leadership and external partners to support strategic sourcing initiatives across Nutrabolt and Bloom. Primary responsibilities include managing pricing and supplier relationships for all packaging materials supporting beverage and active nutrition products. This role will lead cost optimization initiatives, drive sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and oversee the award and implementation of new packaging business. The Packaging Sourcing Specialist will also develop and maintain strong partnerships with existing and prospective suppliers to ensure supply continuity, innovation, quality, and cost competitiveness.**What You're Good At:*** Collaborating with key stakeholders in the development of strategic packaging component categories* Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, contracts, performance, and allocation of packaging materials across the business* Lead RFI/RFQ processes, including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and business awards* Complete quarterly pricing review and analysis of packaging components, working closely with internal and external partners* Monitor market trends and commodity pricing impacting packaging materials and provide insights to support sourcing decisions* Identify, develop, and execute cost optimization and value engineering initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional partners* Support sustainability initiatives through packaging innovation, material optimization, and supplier collaboration* Manage contracted packaging pricing by tracking forecasts, usage, and purchase requirements to ensure cost accuracy and supply continuity* Support supply chain teams through coordinating expedites and ensuring material availability**What You Contribute:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering / Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field* 2+ years of experience or interactive exposure in a packaging/supply chain role.* Solid understanding of packaging materials and product commercialization process from packaging design through manufacturing* Proficient in Microsoft office, TOPS; Advanced Excel knowledge preferred.* Experience in fast paced CPG environment is a plus.* Ability to effectively exercise tact, discretion, judgement, and diplomacy when interacting and/or negotiating with internal and external customers* Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a faced paced environment* Flexibility to independently travel up to 25% of the time to supplier locations and industry conferences* Strong knowledge of commodities and global packaging markets* Experience with primary and secondary packaging equipment and application**Why Nutrabolt?**Wellness BenefitsNutrabolt cares about our teammates’ physical, mental, and financial wellness by providing benefits like: competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.Lifestyle PerksWe offer unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. You’ll get discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products, too!Family Support We want you to reach your full potential at work by taking care of all loved ones at home. We provide paid parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please review our CCPA policy here.By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from Nutrabolt. Applicable messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. View our terms of use for additional details.