Category Manager

Pactiv Evergreen

$115K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of experience in procurement, automation, engineering, logistics, or distribution.
  • Knowledge of material handling systems and warehouse automation technologies.
  • Proficiency in lease procurement and negotiation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance procurement effectiveness.
  • Lead sourcing initiatives for warehouse and manufacturing automation projects.
  • Evaluate and assess suppliers and automation technologies for best-fit solutions.
  • Develop equipment standards and preferred supplier programs to streamline operations.
  • Support optimization initiatives in the operational network for improved efficiency.
  • Drive opportunities focused on productivity and labor reduction.
  • Negotiate contracts for capital equipment and services to achieve cost effectiveness.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Paid vacation and sick days.
  • Paid parental leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program.
Full Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for sourcing strategy and procurement execution for material handling, automation, robotics, AGVs, and warehouse technologies supporting manufacturing and distribution facilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic supplier relationships
  • Lead sourcing for warehouse and manufacturing automation projects
  • Evaluate automation technologies and suppliers
  • Develop equipment standards and preferred supplier programs
  • Support network optimization initiatives
  • Drive productivity and labor-reduction opportunities
  • Negotiate capital equipment and service contracts

 

Categories Managed

  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • AGV
  • Warehouse Automation

Requirements

  • 5–10 years of procurement, automation, engineering, logistics, or distribution experience
  • Experience with material handling systems and warehouse automation
  • Lease procurement and negotiation experience

 

Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115-125,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

 

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

 

 

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