Procurement Manager - Packaging

SunOpta, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SunOpta, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a strategic sourcing leader for aseptic packaging, cartons, flexible films, and corrugated materials across Better-for-You Beverage and Fruit Snacks portfolios.

You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, and supply continuity in a food manufacturing setting. The role leads sourcing strategies, negotiates with key suppliers, and partners with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to align objectives and ensure contract compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 7+ years procurement experience, including 3+ years in assigned category.
• CPM, CPSM or similar certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize value and ensure supply assurance.
• Monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and execute on cost reduction, productivity, and value creation opportunities.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.
• Serve as the designated SunOpta representative for assigned enterprise and globally sourced categories.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical and financial skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

CPM, CPSM or similar certification

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of aseptic packaging, cartons, flexible films, and corrugated materials used across our Better-for-You Beverage and Fruit Snacks product portfolios. The successful candidate will drive supplier performance, cost savings, innovation, and supply continuity. Experience in food manufacturing packaging procurement is strongly preferred.

Leads sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, cost savings initiatives, risk management (supply assurance) across assigned categories.

Execute as the designated SunOpta category representative for enterprise and globally negotiated categories, supporting procurement strategy implementation, supplier engagement, contract compliance, and internal stakeholder alignment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.


• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize value and ensure supply assurance.


• Monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies.


• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.


• Identify and execute on cost reduction, productivity, and value creation opportunities.


• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.


• Serve as the designated SunOpta representative for assigned enterprise and globally sourced categories.


• Partner with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field


• 7+ years procurement experience, including 3+ years in assigned category

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPM, CPSM or similar certification


• Food manufacturing experience

Competencies:

• Negotiation


• Analytical and financial skills


• Stakeholder influence

Additional Considerations:

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% travel, including international travel

Location:

• Corporate/Hybrid

Work Environment:

• Primarily office environment with occasional plant/agricultural visits

Physical Demands:

• Standard office demands with occasional plant/agricultural visits