Strategic Packaging Procurement Lead

Lactalis USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Senior Buyer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements to ensure supply continuity across Lactalis North America.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing, Finance, and Global Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid proposals, negotiate pricing contracts, analyze responses, and finalize supplier contracts.
• Communicate changes in purchasing policies, commercial agreements and procedures including recommended ordering patterns.
• Review, approve and issue supplier pricing grids.
• Assist plants with replenishment and supply-related issues across locations.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to optimize quality, performance, and total cost of ownership.
• Consolidate purchases with suppliers to leverage volume discounts across locations.
• Track monthly savings, value analysis, and negotiation outcomes; assist in setting annual saving targets.
• Source and qualify suppliers with QA and Packaging Development; include site visits.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost reduction

Strategic sourcing

Vendor relationships

Market intelligence

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply chain/business degree preferred

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Senior Buyer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate commercial agreements to ensure supply continuity across Lactalis North America.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and collaboration with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing, Finance, and Global Procurement.