Senior Packaging Buyer & Team Lead (Food Packaging)

Action Labor and Staffing Connection

Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Action Labor and Staffing Connection seeks a Senior Packaging Buyer to lead sourcing for packaging and dry ingredients for foodservice and retail. You will manage one junior buyer and split time between the Baltimore and Hanover sites, driving cost-effective procurement with strong supplier partnerships.

Base salary ranges from $95,000 to $110,000, with potential to exceed $120,000 for strong food manufacturing or protein experience.

Qualifications

Procurement experience, ideally packaging in food manufacturing.
Evidence of supplier negotiation and cost reduction results.
Experience with ERP or purchasing systems and strong Excel skills.
Knowledge of food packaging quality and regulatory standards.
People leadership or mentoring experience.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Own sourcing for boxes, corrugate, trays, film, and labels, plus dry ingredients such as spices.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms. Cut cost without hurting quality.
Manage and develop the packaging and dry ingredients buyer.
Forecast demand and set inventory levels to avoid stockouts and excess.
Qualify and audit suppliers for quality and regulatory compliance.
Build backup sources and plans for price swings and supply gaps.
Work daily with production, logistics, quality, and finance.