Manager of Sourcing & Procurement

Professional Packaging Systems•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Sourcing & Procurement is a leadership role responsible for building and executing the company's end-to-end packaging procurement strategy. This leader owns the supplier base, the specification library, and the commercial relationships that put the right materials — corrugated, film, flexible, folding cartons, labels, and specialty substrates — into field customers, kitting lines and national account programs on time, on spec, and at optimal cost. Reporting to the CCO, the Manager sits at the intersection of supply chain, operations, and the sales team. They are expected to drive measurable savings, reduce supply risk, and build a procurement function that gives the company a competitive advantage — not just a compliant one. This role is chartered to accomplish four strategic outcomes within the first 18 months: Build a world-class supplier panel — curated, dual-sourced, and performance-managed across all material categories; Reduce total packaging spend by 8–12% through strategic sourcing, SKU rationalization, and volume aggregation; Eliminate supply disruptions — zero kitting line stoppages attributable to procurement failures; Establish a sustainability sourcing roadmap aligned with local and national account client requirements and EPR trends.

Requirements

10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience — at least 3 in a leadership role
Demonstrated category management experience in packaging: corrugated, flexible, film, labels, or specialty materials
Track record of delivering measurable procurement savings (cost reduction programs, supplier negotiations, spec rationalization)
Experience managing and developing a procurement team
Strong contract negotiation skills with understanding of commercial terms and risk provisions
Proficiency in ERP or procurement management systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa, or similar)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a packaging manufacturer, distributor, or contract packaging / kitting environment
Exposure to cross-border sourcing: Mexico, Asia, or other international supplier relationships
Familiarity with kitting and fulfillment operations and how packaging spec decisions affect line performance
Working knowledge of packaging sustainability standards: FSC, PCR content, EPR regulations
Experience supporting a national accounts commercial team with pricing and sourcing inputs
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; MBA or CPM/CSCP certification a plus

Responsibilities

Own the company's packaging spend across all categories: corrugated (standard and oversized), flexible, film, folding cartons, labels, and specialty materials
Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, and supply security
Lead competitive sourcing events — RFIs and RFPs — for all major spend categories
Negotiate master supply agreements with clear pricing, SLA, and escalation provisions
Build and maintain a dual-source qualification program for every critical SKU
Benchmark pricing annually against market rates and competitor supplier programs
Manage a curated panel of 15–30 strategic suppliers across corrugated, flexible, and specialty packaging
Chair quarterly business reviews with Tier-1 suppliers using on-time, quality, cost, and sustainability scorecards
Lead supplier development programs to close capability or quality gaps on key accounts
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to expand capability in strategic material categories — including cross-border suppliers for Monterrey / Mexico programs
Manage supplier risk: financial health monitoring, geographic concentration analysis, disaster recovery planning
Lead, develop, and grow a team of 2–4 Sourcing Coordinators and Procurement Analysts
Set team targets, provide coaching, and conduct regular performance reviews
Oversee the PO lifecycle: issuance, tracking, receipt confirmation, and invoice reconciliation
Maintain accurate lead time and safety stock models for all material categories
Drive ERP and procurement system utilization for full spend visibility and reporting
Establish and enforce procurement policies, approval workflows, and controls
Own and maintain the company's packaging specification library — completeness, accuracy, version control, and obsolescence management
Partner with solutions engineers and sales to translate client requirements into vendor-ready specs
Lead packaging right-sizing and design-for-cost initiatives to eliminate over-specification
Manage artwork, print spec, and compliance documentation with suppliers for custom-printed packaging programs
Support the packaging audit practice by providing spec data, supplier scorecards, and cost analysis to client-facing teams
Own the packaging cost model and deliver a detailed savings waterfall to leadership quarterly
Build and maintain a total cost of ownership (TCO) framework across all material categories
Lead annual and mid-year cost reduction programs — targeting 5–10% YOY savings
Manage procurement budget and provide accurate forward-looking cost forecasts for operations planning
Quantify supply risk and savings opportunities in financial terms for executive and board reporting
Partner with national account managers to anticipate program requirements and ensure sourcing readiness ahead of new account launches
Collaborate with operations leadership to align inbound delivery schedules with kitting line capacity and throughput targets
Support new business proposals by providing accurate material cost inputs, lead times, and supplier capability assessments
Represent sourcing and procurement in executive business reviews and client QBRs when relevant

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus tied to savings delivery, supplier performance, and team KPIs
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with strong employer contribution
401(k) with company match

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