Packaging Sourcing Strategist - Commodity Manager

Baxters North America, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager–Packaging in Cincinnati, OH.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, collaborating with internal partners (NPD, Quality, Operations), and monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing with procurement strategy.
• Experience in leading supplier negotiations and contracting.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for packaging materials using market insights.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contracting using structured approaches.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with NPD, Quality, Operations to ensure packaging compliance.
• Manage supplier performance with KPIs and scorecards.
• Optimize supply chain lead times and inventory planning.
• Provide procurement inputs for S&OP and budgeting.
• Maintain reporting for sourcing activities and supplier base.
• Ensure pricing and master data accuracy; handle vendor claims.
• Build strategic supplier relationships for reliability and sustainability.

Skills

Vendor Management

Contracts Management

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Management

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier Management

Regulatory Compliance

Economic Research

Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Strong Communication Skills

Collaborative

Emotional Intelligence

Adaptable

Teamwork

Integrity

Operational Excellence

Job description

Baxters North America, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager–Packaging in Cincinnati, OH.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity. Responsibilities include leading supplier negotiations, collaborating with internal partners (NPD, Quality, Operations), and monitoring supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards.