One of the nation's leading food production organizations is currently seeking a Senior Procurement Packaging Manager - Paper to aid in the success of their team in the Thomasville, GA area. This individual will be responsible for the purchasing of paper-based packaging, negotiating supplier contracts, and researching current market trends to assess its impact on the business. This role is a pivotal and strategic position within the organization and would be reporting directly into the VP of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the sourcing process for Paper-based packaging materials
- Research and negotiate supplier contracts
- Establish and manage key vendor relations
- Review suppliers and KPI development
- Work cross-functionally with other departments and executives within the company to execute short and long-term objectives
- Research and understand market trends for raw materials
- Utilize SAP and other software systems to support accurate data input
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years Procurement experience
- Proven experience sourcing paper-based materials
- Proven experience leading and managing a team
- Proven supplier relationship experience
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry