Strategic Packaging Buyer — Remote Considered

Finlays Solutions; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlays Solutions is seeking a Packaging Buyer/Procurement Manager to procure primary and secondary packaging materials for coffee and juice products. The role requires strong analytical and operational capabilities, with responsibility to optimize value, reduce costs, manage inventory, and sustain supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive pricing transparency, and ensure supply continuity across a multi-unit global scale in the food and beverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to analyze costs, trends and total cost of ownership.
• Experience driving supplier negotiations, category strategy and cost savings.
• Experience with ERP systems is desirable (D365).

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies with spend analytics and supplier selection.
• Monitor market trends to manage risks and maintain competitive costs.
• Negotiate contracts including spot buys and coverage agreements while ensuring compliance.
• Issue POs, verify terms and resolve supplier issues.
• Monitor inventory and collaborate with supply chain and production teams.
• Develop supplier relationships and track KPIs to ensure pricing competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost benchmarking

Data-driven recommendations

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, agricultural economics, finance, or business administration

Tools

D365

Job description

Finlays Solutions is seeking a Packaging Buyer/Procurement Manager to procure primary and secondary packaging materials for coffee and juice products. The role requires strong analytical and operational capabilities, with responsibility to optimize value, reduce costs, manage inventory, and sustain supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive pricing transparency, and ensure supply continuity across a multi-unit global scale in the food and beverage