Regional Packaging Procurement Leader – Americas

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

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.