Senior Procurement Specialist - Packaging

Leading the procurement strategy for key packaging categories, the remote Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist - Packaging will manage a portfolio of $50M to $70M in spend, develop category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and foster partnerships to drive cost savings and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement long-term category strategies and yearly sourcing plans for multiple categories of spend Execute market research to create robust category strategies and maintain agility in response to market conditions Optimize sourcing, supplier selection, and contracting while ensuring quality and service level requirements are met Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in packaging categories, including procurement of materials like corrugate, flexible packaging, and closures Strong background in procurement within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or consumer goods industries Experience in managing supplier contracts and relationships effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred