Procurement Manager, Paper & Flex Packaging

• →Lead all procurement and category management activities for Paper & Flex Packaging spend at fairlife.
• →Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies that reduce total delivered cost, mitigate inflationary headwinds, and bolster supply resiliency.
• →Manage supplier performance through routine business reviews and cross-functional scorecard evaluation process.
• →Identify risks and vulnerabilities within paper & flex packaging supply base and develop risk mitigation strategies to build a more resilient supply chain.
• →Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) process to ensure consistent lowest total cost of ownership.
• →Develop and execute vendor agreements in close collaboration with Legal Team.
• →Assist in the development and management of annual material cost budgets.
• →Analyze and forecast market inflation trends and work to address any price variances to budget.
• →Support Packaging Engineering Team in innovation and sustainability projects involving supplier & material selection.
• →Develop a supply base which creates and sustains a competitive advantage, enabling strong supply chain resilience while effectively leveraging spend, and driving innovation & sustainability.
• →Monitor, track and report on savings and key performance indicators for category
• →Stays abreast of industry trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies within the paper & flex packaging industry.
• →Support new packaging development projects, including supplier selection and qualification.
• →Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance.
• →Collaborate with Planning Team on inventory flow & order optimization opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering).
• 5+ years’ experience performing packaging strategic sourcing or relevant experience.
• Sound technical knowledge in flexible packaging (shrink sleeves, shrink film, stretch film) and paper packaging (corrugate or paperboard) for beverage/CPG.
• Demonstrated track-record of executing year-over-year cost savings initiatives and ability to develop a cost savings project pipeline.
• Category management capabilities to mobilize cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and deliver value.
• Strong project management background desired with experience in CPG environment
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions.
• Proactive business results-focus, and proven ability to provide insights that generate value.
• Strategic thinker that is focused on winning today AND building for the future.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, eager to partner, create value-based relationships with team members up, down and across the organization.

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.