Strategic Packaging Buyer – Cost, Quality & Supply

Florida Crystals Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Strategic Packaging Buyer to support sourcing strategy and category management for packaging materials. You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reduction while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and R&D teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of purchasing experience, plus strong ERP/SAP and analytics skills to identify value opportunities and ensure supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years purchasing experience.
• ERP/SAP experience and strong data analytics capability.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category spend, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories.
• Negotiate contracts, price, and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier communications and ensure contract compliance.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare reports and metrics for stakeholders up to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel (Advanced)

Negotiation

Communication

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Degree major in Supply Chain or related field preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Florida Crystals Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Strategic Packaging Buyer to support sourcing strategy and category management for packaging materials. You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reduction while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and R&D teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of purchasing experience, plus strong ERP/SAP and analytics skills to identify value opportunities and ensure supply continuity.