Senior Rigid Packaging Procurement Leader

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 160k-175k + bonus potential

High visibility role

Collaborative leadership team

Insurance coverage

PTO/Retirement/Paid Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC has a client in Louisville seeking a Senior Procurement Manager – Rigid Packaging to spearhead sourcing and supplier management for a key category portfolio. You will mentor two direct reports and partner with operations, manufacturing and finance to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in procurement, and strong negotiation and contract-management skills, with travel ~25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience, preferably within packaging or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience with rigid packaging categories strongly preferred.
• Proven supplier negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for rigid packaging categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support innovation efforts.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two procurement professionals.
• Ensure supply continuity and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Communication

Relationship building

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hawkins HR Consulting, LLC has a client in Louisville seeking a Senior Procurement Manager – Rigid Packaging to spearhead sourcing and supplier management for a key category portfolio. You will mentor two direct reports and partner with operations, manufacturing and finance to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in procurement, and strong negotiation and contract-management skills, with travel ~25%.