Strategic Packaging Procurement Specialist

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC is seeking a Procurement Packaging Specialist to source and manage packaging materials for manufacturing and operations, with a focus on the IMC Outdoor Living division. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing and suppliers to meet quality, service and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement.

Key duties include sourcing corrugated products, stretch film, pallets and labels; managing supplier relations and contracts; executing RFQs and pricing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Packaging, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.
• Experience purchasing packaging materials in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source packaging materials including corrugated products, stretch film, shrink wrap, pallets, labels, bags, liners, and related supplies.
• Manage supplier relationships and support contract negotiations.
• Execute RFQs, supplier bids, and pricing analyses.
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, and service.
• Partner with Operations and Marketing on packaging changes and new product introductions.
• Track market trends affecting packaging costs and availability.
• Maintain supplier contracts and procurement documentation.
• Assist with sustainability and packaging optimization initiatives.
• Support Procurement with special projects and category reporting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Packaging, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC is seeking a Procurement Packaging Specialist to source and manage packaging materials for manufacturing and operations, with a focus on the IMC Outdoor Living division. You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing and suppliers to meet quality, service and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement.

Key duties include sourcing corrugated products, stretch film, pallets and labels; managing supplier relations and contracts; executing RFQs and pricing