Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager-Packagin

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager–Packaging is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for packaging materials (e.g., corrugated, films, labels, cartons, and related components) that align with business objectives and ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity. This role requires strong market insight into packaging supply chains, sustainability trends, and risk management to support long-term planning and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for packaging materials, leveraging market intelligence, sustainability initiatives, and supplier analytics.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contracting processes using structured approaches (RFPs, negotiation tactics, cost analysis) to achieve cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Monitor packaging market trends, raw material cost drivers, and regulatory changes (e.g., recyclability, labeling requirements) to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with NPD, Quality, and Operations to ensure packaging compliance with food safety, quality standards, and functional performance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards, including delivery reliability, compliance, sustainability, and innovation opportunities.
• Optimize supply chain lead times and inventory planning to meet production schedules while minimizing obsolescence