Procurement Packaging Manager

DSJ Global; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Regional Category Manager - Americas in Cincinnati, Ohio, to support procurement activities, maximize cost savings, and enhance supplier relationships in packaging. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, fluency in Spanish, and strong analytical skills. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, managing supplier performance, and leading sustainability initiatives. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact across the Americas in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Professional-level fluency in Spanish with strong negotiation capability; bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, able to work autonomously and influence without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership decision-making.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; skilled in interpreting trends and presenting insights.
• Experience working across multiple countries in the Americas region preferred.
• Background in consumer goods packaging is beneficial; experience in personal care, cosmetics, or other consumer sectors also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional input and execution support to procurement leadership and global category managers.
• Support strategic sourcing activities including developing RFI/RFP frameworks and leading supplier negotiations.
• Analyze and monitor regional market conditions and industry trends.
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management for key regional and local packaging suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance issues and lead regional supplier review meetings.
• Oversee contract amendments and ensure implementation at local level.
• Lead sustainability initiatives for packaging categories.
• Champion digital procurement enablement initiatives and coach local buyers.
• Maintain strong communication with global procurement.

Job description

Regional Category Manager - Americas (Packaging)

The Regional Category Manager - Americas (Packaging) supports procurement activities within a defined region to maximize cost savings and deliver value for the organization. This role acts as a key link between regional procurement leadership, global category managers, and local buyers‑providing regional insights, managing supplier performance, supporting sustainability initiatives, enabling digital procurement adoption, and ensuring accurate reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring market trends, assisting with strategic sourcing, driving supplier relationship management, and serving as the primary point of support for regional stakeholders across packaging spend categories.

What You Will Do

• Provide regional input and execution support to procurement leadership and global category managers for selected packaging categories.
• Support strategic sourcing activities, including:
  • Developing RFI/RFP frameworks
  • Identifying existing or new supplier sources
  • Evaluating supplier proposals (quantitative & qualitative)
  • Leading supplier negotiations and analyzing results
  • Executing contract awards
• Analyze and monitor regional market conditions, supplier base, cost drivers, and industry trends to inform global packaging strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Contribute to category strategy workshops by reviewing profiles, identifying opportunities, and defining segment strategies.
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key regional and local packaging suppliers with multiple organizational touchpoints.
• Manage supplier performance issues and lead regional supplier review meetings using KPI scorecards and performance reporting.
• Oversee contract amendments (artwork, pricing, materials) and ensure implementation at the local level.
• Lead sustainability initiatives for packaging categories in partnership with regional and global procurement teams.
• Explore opportunities and projects to advance sustainability goals; align and train local buyers and stakeholders; report progress accurately and on time.
• Champion digital procurement enablement initiatives by promoting adoption, training local buyers, ensuring timely rollout, and sharing feedback for improvement.
• Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for packaging categories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with procurement controllers and global systems teams to deliver reporting goals and support continuous improvement.
• Coach local buyers to ensure excellence in sourcing execution, performance management, sustainability, digital tools, and reporting.
• Maintain strong communication with global procurement to align on strategy, priorities, and performance outcomes.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• Professional-level fluency in Spanish with strong negotiation capability; bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, able to work autonomously and influence without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership decision-making.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; skilled in interpreting trends and presenting insights.
• Experience working across multiple countries in the Americas region preferred.
• Background in consumer goods packaging is beneficial; experience in personal care, cosmetics, or other consumer sectors also considered.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing