Strategic Purchasing Analyst II — Supplier Savings

Sealed Air Corporation; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation is hiring a Purchasing Analyst II to partner with key stakeholders, manage outsourced suppliers, and lead end-to-end sourcing for new products. You will oversee the full cycle from supplier identification and evaluation to cost negotiation and order placement.

The role requires an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong ERP/Excel skills, and ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, global experience desirable.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills evidenced in prior roles.
• Proven negotiation and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional stakeholders to manage outsourced suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing for new products, incl. supplier eval and cost negotiation.
• Oversee purchasing operations from order to delivery, ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate sample development, QC approvals, and mass-production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure supply continuity and effective communication with teams.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Analytical/spend management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle/SAP

Job description

Sealed Air Corporation is hiring a Purchasing Analyst II to partner with key stakeholders, manage outsourced suppliers, and lead end-to-end sourcing for new products. You will oversee the full cycle from supplier identification and evaluation to cost negotiation and order placement.

The role requires an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with 3+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong ERP/Excel skills, and ability to travel up to 15%.