Senior Procurement Manager, Packaging
Connecticut (3x on-site weekly)
Our client is a Global CPG firm that has been a staple in the industry for over 100 years. They have two business units in both industrial and consumer goods thanks to strong brands, innovations, and technologies.
Your Role:
- Regional Category Manager for Packaging Adhesives in North America.
- Responsible for managing the Spend, KPIs and projects linked to the Category.
- Key contributor to Global Purchasing strategy and accountable for tactical implementation.
- Contributes to the development of annual team objectives.
- Accountable for Supplier selection and contract negotiation (T&Cs).
- No direct reports. Potential to supervise staff in future roles.
Your Skills:
- MBA degree with a minimum of three years of related Purchasing experience, or four-year college degree with six years of related experience.
- Expert knowledge of market, including market dynamics, general industry and cost drivers. Background in Steel, Plastic resin or Linerboard preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing practices, supply chain management and contract law as it applies to the procurement process.
- Strong ability to drive cross-functional teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Proven presentation skills.
- Excellent ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to identify milestones and meet deadlines.
- Self-starter with strategic mindset.
- Advanced level in Excel. SAP and Ariba experience will be considered.