Strategic Flexible Packaging Sourcing Leader

PPC-Flex; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC-Flex is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager for Flexible Packaging to lead film category strategy, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and sustainability. The role collaborates with purchasing, engineering, sales, operations, and sustainability to align packaging initiatives with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing in a manufacturing setting, preferably in flexible packaging, and strong relationship management skills

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing/materials management in a manufacturing environment, preferably in flexible packaging
• Experience with supplier relationship management and scorecards
• Ability to read/write English and perform detailed administrative tasks

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the strategic sourcing plan for the films category
• Identifies and documents supplier improvement opportunities and cost-saving ideas
• Analyzes market trends and supplier capabilities to optimize cost, quality and delivery
• Manages supplier performance via scorecards and provides feedback for improvements
• Collaborates with purchasing, engineering, sales, operations and sustainability teams
• Mitigates supply risks and ensures continuity of film materials in production
• Supports film stocking programs to reduce lead times and inventory obsolescence
• Leads commercialization efforts during pilot and scale-up production

Skills

Action-oriented

Assertive

Diplomatic

Multitasking

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

PPC-Flex is seeking a strategic Sourcing Manager for Flexible Packaging to lead film category strategy, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and sustainability. The role collaborates with purchasing, engineering, sales, operations, and sustainability to align packaging initiatives with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing in a manufacturing setting, preferably in flexible packaging, and strong relationship management skills