Strategic Sourcing Lead: Packaging Categories

Pcinternational; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pcinternational in Huntersville, North Carolina seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for rigid packaging manufacturing. Responsible for driving cost-reduction, supplier performance, and overall category management, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategies with plant needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with multi-plant strategies are necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing indirect and packaging-related spend categories.
• Ability to travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Own spend analysis and category reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical capabilities

Cost reduction strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Spend analysis tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pcinternational in Huntersville, North Carolina seeks a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management for rigid packaging manufacturing. Responsible for driving cost-reduction, supplier performance, and overall category management, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategies with plant needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and strategic sourcing, with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with multi-plant strategies are necessary.