Regional Packaging Buyer – NORAM Sourcing & Contracts

Roquette Group; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Group in Midland, Michigan seeks a Regional Direct Category Buyer for Packaging to manage a spend portfolio across NORAM, implement framework agreements, and optimize supplier performance.

The role combines sourcing, contract negotiation, and KPI reporting within a hybrid work environment, requiring strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain, procurement, business, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in commodity sourcing and supplier management within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of packaging markets.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply purchasing policies in accordance with Roquette category management guidelines.
• Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and contract execution.
• Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies aligned with Group category strategies and priorities.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Track and report purchasing KPIs, savings initiatives, objectives, and action plan progress.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the supplier base, improve value creation, and support business growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Roquette Group in Midland, Michigan seeks a Regional Direct Category Buyer for Packaging to manage a spend portfolio across NORAM, implement framework agreements, and optimize supplier performance.

The role combines sourcing, contract negotiation, and KPI reporting within a hybrid work environment, requiring strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills and excellent English.