Supply Chain Manager, Packaging

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced sourcing professional in Illinois to develop and execute packaging-focused procurement strategies. You will manage supplier relationships, lead RFQs, and drive cost savings while ensuring supply continuity for customer programs.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms with suppliers, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Quality, and analyzing market trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Quotation Solicitations

Price Reviews

Commercial Negotiations

Packaging Materials Knowledge

Manufacturing Processes

Supply Chain Data Analysis

Prioritization

Customer Focus

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

• 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

Requirements

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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and packaging materials, with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to analyze data and market trends to drive innovation and cost savings in supply chain operations.

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