Strategic Packaging Sourcing Lead

Truvant; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Truvant, a trusted partner providing packaging and supply chain solutions, seeks an experienced Buyer/Procurement professional in New Jersey to manage packaging sourcing for the US market.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance and ethical procurement practices across global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Procurement certification(s) preferred (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP).
• 5+ years of experience in CPG/FMCG, Food & Beverage, and/or Beauty industries.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or related function.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing, bidding, and negotiation processes in an ethical, transparent, and commercially responsible manner.
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce costs, mitigate risks, expand the innovation pipeline, and contribute to growth.
• Establish Procurement as a trusted strategic business partner by engaging early in planning and product development.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Procurement, NPD, R&D, Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and others.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Cost reduction initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Procurement certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP

Job description

Truvant, a trusted partner providing packaging and supply chain solutions, seeks an experienced Buyer/Procurement professional in New Jersey to manage packaging sourcing for the US market.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance and ethical procurement practices across global stakeholders.