Senior Procurement Manager – Packaging

BuzzBallz; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzBallz is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging to lead sourcing strategy for glass packaging across multiple manufacturing sites. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity while influencing key business decisions and establishing long-term supplier partnerships.

You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, launches, and cost planning, and analyze market trends to inform procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for glass packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, new product launches, and cost planning.
• Analyze market trends, supply/demand, and pricing to inform procurement decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including value engineering, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Supplier management

Travel ability

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join a growing Procurement team in a high-impact role created through internal advancement. As the Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging, you’ll lead sourcing strategy for a critical category, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers strong visibility across manufacturing, marketing, and finance while influencing key business decisions and long-term supplier partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for glass packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, new product launches, and cost planning
• Analyze market trends, supply/demand, and pricing to inform procurement decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including value engineering, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

• Experience with packaging categories (glass, metal, or corrugated)
• Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, or manufacturing
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and inventory planning

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