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Senior Buyer - Packaging

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SENIOR BUYER - PACKAGING

Location: Sheboygan, WI

Reports to: Director of Sourcing Packaging & Indirect

Direct Reports: 2

Job Description:

  • Negotiate pricing agreements, lead strategic procurement of packaging items and interact cross functionally with various levels of the organization

  • Lead the strategic sourcing function for all packaging categories (labels, film, corrugate, cartons, trays)

  • Identify, lead and support quality, cost productivity and business relationships with our suppliers

  • Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with R&D, Operations and Planning/Scheduling

  • Coach and develop Packaging Buyer(s) responsible for the functional execution of the sourcing strategy, providing day-to-day support, coaching, and long-term development

  • Enhance high trust, mutually beneficial relationships with vendors

  • Proactively collaborate with suppliers to improve quality and service

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address non-conforming materials, mitigating business impact

  • Lead and/or support packaging-related projects including product launches, packaging changes, and sustainability efforts

  • Initiate, negotiate, and implement supply agreements in a professional and ethical manner

  • Execute category scorecard to gauge performance, with a focus on driving accountability

  • Collect and analyze market data resulting in delivery of commodity analysis and forecast

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA

  • 5 years of relevant packaging experience required

  • Previous coaching/mentoring/leadership experience is desired

  • Experience in SAP Business Software or MRP systems a plus; knowledgeable in ERP and MRP systems, inventory control

  • External certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or APCIS Certification is a plus

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with the flexibility to adjust as needed

  • Strong business, analytical and fiscal acumen; influenced by a high learning agility

  • Effective, and persuasive communication skills with ability to instill action, confidence, and trust

  • Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships with strong interpersonal skills

  • Keen awareness of customer and team needs in a highly collaborative environment

  • Ability to lead major projects and change management efforts

  • Confident presenter to internal and external teams

  • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to solve problems, multitask, and drive results

  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and take risks to achieve results

  • Proven experience and strong skills in negotiating

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