Senior Packaging Procurement Strategist

iMPact Business Group; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iMPact Business Group is seeking a Senior Buyer - Packaging to lead packaging procurement and indirect material sourcing across multiple North American facilities. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements aligned with engineering and production goals.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement with packaging materials and automotive manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong packaging materials and indirect commodities sourcing experience.
• 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple plants or multi-site operations.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, contract management and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of packaging materials (corrugated, containers, dunnage, pallets, labels).
• Collaborate with packaging engineering to support product requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and execute packaging category strategies focused on cost, quality and continuity.
• Identify, qualify and negotiate with packaging suppliers across locations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements and SLAs with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, delivery and cost issues.
• Analyze packaging material markets (paper, plastics, wood) for risks and opportunities.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining packaging quality.
• Maintain procurement records, spend analysis and KPI reporting.
• Provide leadership updates on sourcing strategies and supplier risks.

Skills

Packaging procurement

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Job description

iMPact Business Group is seeking a Senior Buyer - Packaging to lead packaging procurement and indirect material sourcing across multiple North American facilities. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements aligned with engineering and production goals.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement with packaging materials and automotive manufacturing experience.