Location:
Euclid - 22801Employment Status:
Salary Full-Time Function:
Supply Management/Purchasing Pay Grade and Range:
ASC060-M2 Min: $120,000.00- Mid: $150,000.00
Bonus Plan: 15%
Role SummaryThe Strategic Sourcing Manager - Packaging is responsible for development of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and savings initiatives within North and South America. This includes supplier relationship management, integration with business needs, and leading/participating in project initiatives that drive value to the businesses the role supports.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and own category strategies for packaging materials (e.g., corrugated, cartons, film, labels, fiber drums, pallets, closures) aligned with business and supply chain needs. Estimated $60M annually
- Lead America's Packaging Team and work in close partnership with EMENA/APAC Packaging Teams.
- Build, develop, and ongoing management of packaging category team.
- Manage strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, RFx events, should-cost and cost modeling, and supplier selection for packaging categories.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long-term agreements to secure competitive total cost of ownership and mitigate risk.
- Build and manage a high-performing supply base: qualify new suppliers, conduct performance reviews, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Packaging Engineering, Operations, and Quality to support new product development, packaging changes, and value-engineering / lightweighting initiatives.
- Provide packaging market intelligence (price trends, capacity constraints, resin/pulp indices, regional supply risks) to business stakeholders and leadership.
- Drive cost savings and value creation projects (price reductions, spec harmonization, supplier consolidation, logistics optimization, sustainability upgrades) and track results against targets.
- Manage supplier selection (with input from global category council), supplier qualification, and performance tracking.
Experience & Core Skills- Bachelor's degree (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering field).
- 6-10 years in sourcing or procurement, including ownership of mid-size spend categories.
- Strategic sourcing methodology and category strategy development.
- Proven experience running complex RFx's and contract negotiations.
- Cross-functional collaboration with operations, legal, finance, R&D, commercial.
- ERP and eSourcing platform expertise (i.e: SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Oracle, Zycus).
Preferred Attributes- Certification in Supply Management (CPSM from ISM, APICS)
- Deep category knowledge (e.g. metals, packaging, and resin)
- Demonstrated success in cost savings, supplier consolidation, and innovative outcomes
- Familiarity with TCO modeling, Should-Cost, or Clean Sheet analysis
- Change Management or Lean/Six Sigma certification (e.g. Green Belt)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Category-Level Cost Savings and Value Delivered
- % Spend with Preferred Suppliers and Contract Compliance
- Execution of Supplier Consolidation Roadmaps
- Supplier On-Time Delivery and Quality Scorecard Adherence
- Lead-Time Targets by Category (tracked quarterly)
