Procurement Leader – Paper & Flex Packaging

fairlife LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Chicago seeks a Procurement Manager for Paper & Flex Packaging. You will lead strategic sourcing, drive cost improvements, and ensure a resilient supply base for corrugate and shrink packaging. You will own supplier relationships, manage RFPs, budgets, and collaborate with Legal and Engineering on sustainable packaging initiatives.

Minimum 5+ years in packaging sourcing and a Bachelor’s in a related field are required. Position reports to Sr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering).
• 5+ years' experience performing packaging strategic sourcing or relevant experience.
• Sound technical knowledge in flexible packaging and paper packaging for beverage/CPG.
• Demonstrated track-record of executing year-over-year cost savings initiatives.
• Category management capabilities to mobilize cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and deliver value.
• Strong project management background with experience in a CPG environment.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions.
• Proactive business results-focus, and proven ability to provide insights that generate value.
• Strategic thinker focused on winning today and building for the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement and category management activities for Paper & Flex Packaging spend at fairlife.
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce cost, mitigate inflation, and bolster supply resiliency.
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and cross-functional scorecards.
• Identify risks in the paper & flex packaging supply base and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead RFP processes to ensure lowest total cost of ownership.
• Develop and execute vendor agreements with Legal Team.
• Assist in annual material cost budgeting.
• Forecast market inflation trends and address price variances.
• Support Packaging Engineering in innovation and sustainability projects.
• Develop a resilient supply base and drive value through spend management.
• Monitor savings and KPIs for the category.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and supplier capabilities.
• Support new packaging development projects and supplier qualification.
• Resolve supplier-related issues in operations, purchasing or quality.
• Collaborate with Planning Team on inventory flow and order optimization.

Skills

Packaging sourcing

Cost savings

Category management

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering

Job description

fairlife, LLC in Chicago seeks a Procurement Manager for Paper & Flex Packaging. You will lead strategic sourcing, drive cost improvements, and ensure a resilient supply base for corrugate and shrink packaging. You will own supplier relationships, manage RFPs, budgets, and collaborate with Legal and Engineering on sustainable packaging initiatives.

Minimum 5+ years in packaging sourcing and a Bachelor’s in a related field are required. Position reports to Sr.