Strategic Flexible Packaging Sourcing Lead

PPC Flex; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Flex is seeking a Category Manager – Flexible Packaging in Chicago to lead strategic sourcing across films and related packaging. You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and ensure quality, sustainability, and innovation in the supply base.

You will collaborate with purchasing, engineering, sales, operations, and sustainability to align packaging initiatives with business goals and maintain strong supplier partnerships while supporting fast-to-market production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing/materials management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in Flexible Packaging preferred.
• English fluency in reading and writing; attention to detail.
• Strong supplier relationship skills and cost-saving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic sourcing plans for films and related packaging categories.
• Identify and document supplier improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal needs.
• Administer supplier scorecards and provide performance feedback.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and manage supply risk.
• Support Film Stocking programs to balance lead times and inventory.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship

Cost optimization

Supply chain risk

Packaging sustainability

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven Decision making

Project management

Tools

Excel

Windows/Office

Job description

PPC Flex is seeking a Category Manager – Flexible Packaging in Chicago to lead strategic sourcing across films and related packaging. You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and ensure quality, sustainability, and innovation in the supply base.

You will collaborate with purchasing, engineering, sales, operations, and sustainability to align packaging initiatives with business goals and maintain strong supplier partnerships while supporting fast-to-market production.