Strategic Packaging Procurement Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client, a consumer products company in East Haven, CT. This position oversees sourcing and purchasing of packaging materials, manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, and ensures on-time delivery to support production schedules and customer demand.

Responsibilities include PO creation, inventory monitoring, supplier performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and quality teams to optimize costs and

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Experience purchasing packaging materials, consumer products, or manufacturing-related supplies preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing or consumer products environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase packaging materials, cartons, labels, corrugated products, plastic components, and other production-related supplies.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders and supplier agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain uninterrupted production operations.
• Track supplier lead times, product availability, and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements to maximize value and control costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Analyze purchasing trends and material costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Partner with operations and finance teams to support budget and inventory objectives.
• Assist with demand forecasting and procurement planning.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
• Proactively address supply shortages, delays, and inventory issues.
• Support new product launches and packaging updates by coordinating material procurement.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier files, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and quality standards.
• Generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client, a consumer products company in East Haven, CT. This position oversees sourcing and purchasing of packaging materials, manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing, and ensures on-time delivery to support production schedules and customer demand.

Responsibilities include PO creation, inventory monitoring, supplier performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and quality teams to optimize costs and