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Category Activation Manager
White Plains, NY
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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


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