4 Month Contract
Hybrid based out of White Plains NY or Broomfield/Louisville CO
Will consider Fully Remote for strong candidate with 10+ years
About the Role
Lead end-to-end sourcing for flexible packaging—lids, labels, sleeves and pouches—that sits “face-to-consumer” on every shelf. You’ll develop and execute regional strategies aligned with global priorities, ensure supply security, champion sustainability and build collaborative partnerships across Marketing, Operations, Quality and R&I.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Execution
- Define and implement North America sourcing plans in line with global category direction
- Drive productivity initiatives and support transformational change without disrupting supply
- Supply Security & Compliance
- Monitor supplier performance, compliance and on-time delivery
- Lead continuous improvement programs to strengthen security of supply
- Sustainability & Innovation
- Translate local/regional sustainability requirements into actionable plans
- Partner with suppliers to pilot eco-friendly materials and processes
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as primary procurement liaison for cross-functional teams
- Facilitate strategic discussions with internal and external partners
- Process Excellence
- Maintain accurate pricing and master data in procurement systems
- Support tender processes and regional sourcing requests
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Packaging or related field
- 5+ years in procurement—packaging experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record in change management, transformational sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, global environment—both in-office and remote
- Strong financial acumen (MRM, cost modeling) and analytical skills
- Exceptional communicator and collaborator, with a “results-driven” mindset
Reporting & Collaboration
- Reports to Category Activation Director, North America
- Close partnership with Global Category Sourcing leadership
- Opportunity to influence packaging strategy across multiple business units
- Travel as needed to supplier sites and business meetings