Director, Packaging Procurement
About The Position
About the Role: We are seeking a Director, Packaging Procurement to join our Supply Chain organization, based out of our Oak Brook, Illinois office. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, sourcing, and supplier management of packaging categories across TreeHouse Foods. In this role, you will drive cost savings initiatives, enhance supplier performance, and partner cross-functionally to support innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy while ensuring strong supplier relationships and consistent service levels across the business. You will add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field required
- Ten (10) or more years of procurement experience, including packaging categories within CPG or food manufacturing
- Strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
- Experience analyzing financial data, contracts, and total cost of ownership models
- Ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Experience developing supplier performance metrics and driving continuous improvement
- Ability to operate as a strategic partner across functions to deliver business results
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives across packaging categories to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies
- Developing and executing category strategies aligned to enterprise supply chain and business objectives
- Managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations to establish long-term partnerships
- Monitoring packaging spend, market trends, and pricing dynamics to inform business decisions
- Developing and implementing supplier performance metrics and scorecards
- Partnering with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Finance, and Operations, to support innovation and sustainability initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with corporate policies and contract standards
- Overseeing supplier claims and dispute resolution processes
- Driving continuous improvement across procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost structure
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
- 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
- Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
- Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
- An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
- Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
- Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
