Procurement Manager - Packaging

SunOpta • Eden Prairie, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of aseptic packaging, cartons, flexible films, and corrugated materials used across the Better-for-You Beverage and Fruit Snacks product portfolios. The Procurement Manager drives supplier performance, cost savings, innovation, and continuity of supply. Food manufacturing packaging procurement experience is strongly preferred.

The role leads sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, cost-savings initiatives, and supply-assurance risk management across assigned categories. It also serves as the designated SunOpta category representative for enterprise and globally negotiated categories, supporting procurement strategy implementation, supplier engagement, contract compliance, and internal stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, including 3+ years in the assigned category.
• Negotiation skills.
• Analytical and financial skills.
• Stakeholder influence skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPM, CPSM, or similar certification.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing packaging procurement experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize value and ensure supply assurance.
• Monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction, productivity, and value-creation opportunities.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.
• Serve as the designated SunOpta representative for assigned enterprise and globally sourced categories.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager