Supply Chain Manager, Packaging

TricorBraun; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

TricorBraun, a global packaging leader, seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing and supply chain activities across assigned product categories with a focus on primary packaging solutions. You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and drive customer success through packaging innovations.

You will work with internal stakeholders to translate packaging requirements into effective sourcing and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or packaging environments.
• Primary packaging industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with packaging products and materials, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across product categories.
• Manage supplier relationships including qualification and performance reviews.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analyses, and sourcing recommendations.
• Provide technical supply chain expertise on packaging materials and processes.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, and commercial terms.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Procurement and Quality on programs.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Analyze market trends and technologies to pursue innovation and cost savings.
• Analyze sourcing and supplier data to support decisions.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

RFQ management

Packaging industry experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

**Salary range starts at $90,000 annually plus bonus**

Lead Strategic Sourcing and Packaging Innovation for a Global Packaging Leader!

Are you a supply chain professional who combines primary packaging expertise with strong supplier relationship management and sourcing strategy? At TricorBraun, our supply chain team plays a critical role in delivering innovative packaging solutions, ensuring supply continuity, and bringing value for our customers - and we're looking for a Supply Chain Manager to help lead those efforts.

In this role, you'll manage sourcing and supply chain activities across assigned product categories, partnering closely with suppliers, customers, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams to identify innovative packaging solutions, improve supplier performance, and support business growth. Your knowledge of primary packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities will help drive customer success, operational excellence, and profitable growth.

Why TricorBraun?

At TricorBraun, we're more than a packaging company - we're a team of problem-solvers who deliver results for our customers. We invest in our people, foster collaboration, and empower our leaders to make a meaningful business impact.

Position Overview

This role involves leading sourcing and supply chain activities across assigned product categories, with a strong emphasis on primary packaging solutions, supplier management, and customer program support. This role develops and delivers sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost optimization, supply continuity, and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional collaborators, the Supply Chain Manager serves as a key resource for supplier capabilities, packaging technologies, manufacturing processes, and market trends. Through strategic supplier engagement, technical packaging expertise, and data-driven decision-making, this role supports customer success while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of primary packaging products, supplier manufacturing capabilities, and the ability to translate customer packaging requirements into effective sourcing and supply chain solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to support business objectives, customer requirements, and profitability goals
• Manage supplier relationships, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, and ongoing business reviews
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analyses, and sourcing recommendations for customer opportunities and critical initiatives
• Serve as a technical supply chain resource by providing expertise on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, packaging materials, and product solutions
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, supply agreements, and commercial terms to achieve optimal business outcomes
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs, product launches, and key efforts
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity and support customer commitments
• Evaluate market conditions, supplier trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to find opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage
• Analyze sourcing, supplier, and supply chain data using ERP, CRM, and reporting tools to support business decisions and performance improvement efforts

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or packaging-related environments
• Primary packaging industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting packaging products such as plastic containers, closures, dispensers, glass packaging, flexible packaging, or other primary packaging components
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements
• Demonstrated success leading quotation solicitations, supplier assessments, price reviews, and commercial negotiations
• Experience supporting customer-facing packaging programs and technical product solutions
• Ability to prioritize several tasks while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and innovative packaging solutions
• The ability to directly impact customer success, supplier performance, and business growth

If you are a strategic supply chain expert who enjoys solving complex challenges and building strong supplier partnerships, you will enjoy delivering innovative packaging solutions.

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications.

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