Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic — Strategic Packaging Sourcing

Lactalis USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic to develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and ensure supply continuity across Lactalis North America.

The role collaborates with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing, Finance, and Global Procurement to align with company goals. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing are required, with food packaging experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field is preferred
• 5+ years in purchasing, preferably packaging experience with food manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid proposals, negotiating all pricing contracts, analyzing and summarizing all responses and executing final contracts with suppliers.
• Communicate changes in purchasing policies, commercial agreements and procedures including recommended ordering patterns.
• Review, approval and issuing of supplier pricing grids.
• Assist plant replenishes at all plant locations with any issues relating to supply.
• Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to our company.
• Develop and execute procedures to consolidate purchases with suppliers to maximize volume discounts.
• Responsible for monthly savings tracking reporting for savings and negotiation.
• Assist the manager with development of annual saving targets.
• Source and qualify suppliers with QA and Packaging Development, including site visits.
• Compile, organize and maintain detailed supplier information used to evaluate new and existing suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and pricing.
• Collaborate with corporate purchasing to achieve goals.
• Travel and/or extended hours may be required.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Cost reduction

Market intelligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Procurement or related field

Job description

Lactalis USA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic to develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and ensure supply continuity across Lactalis North America.

The role collaborates with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing, Finance, and Global Procurement to align with company goals. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing are required, with food packaging experience preferred.