Strategic Procurement Lead, Paper & Flex Packaging

Fairlife, LLC; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager for Paper & Flex Packaging to lead strategic sourcing, drive cost improvements, and ensure supply resilience. You will manage supplier relationships, guide RFPs, and collaborate with Legal and Planning teams to align with our growth objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in packaging sourcing, knowledge of corrugate/paper packaging, and strong negotiation skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Travel up to 30% is possible.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in packaging sourcing.
• Experience in flexible packaging and paper packaging for beverages/CPG.
• Proven track record of year-over-year cost savings initiatives.
• Cross-functional leadership to mobilize teams and mitigate risk.
• Strong negotiation and influence to drive business decisions.
• Proactive, results-focused mindset with value creation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead procurement and category management for Paper & Flex Packaging spend.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce cost and bolster supply resilience.
• Manage supplier performance via regular business reviews and scorecards.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the packaging supply base.
• Oversee RFP processes to achieve lowest total cost of ownership.
• Draft and manage vendor agreements with Legal Team.
• Assist in annual material cost budgeting and inflation forecasting.
• Support sustainability and innovation projects with suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain procurement

Cost savings initiatives

Category management

Negotiation & influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager for Paper & Flex Packaging to lead strategic sourcing, drive cost improvements, and ensure supply resilience. You will manage supplier relationships, guide RFPs, and collaborate with Legal and Planning teams to align with our growth objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in packaging sourcing, knowledge of corrugate/paper packaging, and strong negotiation skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Travel up to 30% is possible.