Sealed Air Corporation

Purchasing Analyst II

Sealed Air Corporation$59K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and expertise in Excel.
  • Proven negotiation skills with ability to work collaboratively.
  • Excellent analytical skills with a focus on accurate financial analysis.
  • Strong project prioritization and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong communication skills for executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders to manage outsourced suppliers and purchasing activities.
  • Lead the sourcing process from supplier identification to cost negotiation.
  • Manage operations from order placement to delivery for timely procurement.
  • Coordinate product sample development and quality approvals.
  • Monitor supplier performance for compliance with quality and cost standards.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives to improve supply efficiency.
  • Maintain supply continuity by addressing operational issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development support.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive dental, health, life, and vision insurance
  • Disability and paid elder care insurance
  • Employee assistance and discounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan options
Full Job Description
Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $59,600 - $102,695

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment.

The primary objective of the Purchasing Analyst II role is to partner with key functional stakeholders in managing outsourced suppliers while leading the end to end sourcing and purchasing process for our products. This includes the full cycle from supplier identification and evaluation to cost negotiation, order placement, and quality qualification. The role ensures that all sourced products comply with technical specifications and meet required QC standards before moving into mass production.

In addition, the position works closely with cross functional teams to manage the procurement workflow, monitor supplier performance, and secure high quality, cost effective materials that support continuous business growth. The role is also responsible for tracking cost savings, ensuring supply continuity and service levels, and maintaining effective and frequent communication with key functional and divisional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintain Partner with key functional stakeholders to manage outsourced suppliers and support overall purchasing and sourcing activities.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new products, including supplier identification, capability assessment, quotation analysis, and cost negotiation.
• Manage purchasing operations from order placement to delivery, ensuring timely and cost effective procurement.
• Coordinate sample development, quality qualification, and QC/QA approvals to ensure products meet technical specifications before mass production.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and service requirements.
• Drive cost saving initiatives and support continuous improvement in supply efficiency and sourcing processes.
• Maintain supply continuity by resolving operational issues and ensuring stable material availability.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams-including Production, Engineering, QA, and Commercial teams-to support new product development and business growth.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements, timelines, and service levels.

Qualifications
• Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience. Experience in procurement and/or supply chain, highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (like Oracle or SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven internal and external negotiation skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global team environment that fosters aggressive and effective approaches to sourcing materials/services.
• Excellent analytical/spend management skills and ability to produce accurate, professional and error-free analyses in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task to meet deadlines and business needs.
• Excellent executive-level presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across functions, countries, and regions
• Ability to travel 15%

Benefits and Perks
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Requisition id: 56373

Relocation: Yes

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About Sealed Air Corporation

Sealed Air Corporation is a packaging company that creates a range of packaging solutions for food, medical, and industrial applications. The company operates in three segments: Food Care, Product Care, and Medical Applications. Sealed Air's products include packaging materials, equipment, and systems. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sealed Air has operations in more than 50 countries and serves customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Learn more about Sealed Air Corporation
Size
16,500 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$502.9 million
Founded
1960
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ

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