Strategic Category Manager – Packaging Materials (Remote)

RR Donnelley & Sons; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Warrenville, IL seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to develop category strategies for direct materials, reducing total cost of ownership while ensuring supply continuity. You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, and manage supplier relationships to drive cost improvements and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in direct materials procurement, a BA/BS in business management or supply chain, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic experience in direct materials procurement.
• In-depth knowledge of folding carton board and substrate (plastics) applications and specifications.
• Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate across multiple internal teams and with suppliers.
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate and implement strategies for assigned categories.
• Build relationships to partner with key internal stakeholders to understand strategic direction and business priorities.
• Achieve business requirements while effectively capturing value (e.g. cost improvements, risk mitigation, supply continuity, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier management).
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Research, evaluate and qualify new suppliers as business needs require and to ensure competitive advantages.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using cost models and benchmarking tools.
• Ability to conduct successful market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Negotiate supplier agreements with KPI, SLA, appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies.
• Additional responsibilities as required to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Warrenville, IL seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to develop category strategies for direct materials, reducing total cost of ownership while ensuring supply continuity. You will collaborate with stakeholders, analyze data, and manage supplier relationships to drive cost improvements and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in direct materials procurement, a BA/BS in business management or supply chain, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).