Packaging Procurement Specialist

Manage the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of primary packaging materials, including flexible packaging, printed pouches, bags, and other custom-designed packaging products.

Coordinate procurement of secondary packaging materials, including shipping boxes and related supplies.

Develop and maintain material forecasts using sales projections, historical product demand, and production schedules.

Calculate packaging material requirements by SKU to ensure adequate inventory levels and prevent production interruptions.

Establish ordering schedules and inventory buffers based on supplier lead times and production requirements.

Place purchase orders, monitor order status, and coordinate timely deliveries with suppliers.

Maintain strong vendor relationships and proactively resolve delivery delays, shortages, and supply chain issues.

Negotiate supplier pricing, purchasing terms, and agreements to optimize material costs without compromising quality.

Review supplier contracts and identify opportunities for cost savings and procurement process improvements.

Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to maintain accurate inventory records and appropriate stock levels.

Inspect incoming packaging materials to verify compliance with established specifications and quality standards.

Communicate packaging defects, material discrepancies, and quality concerns to suppliers and coordinate corrective actions.

Maintain accurate packaging specifications, artwork files, proofs, and supplier documentation.

Coordinate packaging artwork updates and ensure vendors receive accurate, approved designs and specifications.

Maintain detailed records of packaging dimensions, materials, print specifications, and approved artwork.

Utilize Excel, Google Sheets, and ERP/MRP systems to track inventory, forecast purchasing needs, and analyze procurement costs.

Collaborate with production, quality assurance, warehouse, and operations teams to support manufacturing schedules.

Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and overall supply chain operations.

Support additional purchasing, operational, and administrative responsibilities as business needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Experience in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related manufacturing industries.

• Background in flexible packaging procurement, printed packaging production, or packaging supplier account management.

• Experience managing packaging artwork approvals, proofs, print specifications, and supplier coordination.

• Strong understanding of inventory optimization, demand forecasting, and material requirements planning.

• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Interest in food manufacturing, health, wellness, or consumer products.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods when working in production or warehouse areas.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required.

• Ability to use stairs and ladders within a manufacturing facility.

• Comfortable working in hot, humid, wet, and industrial production environments when necessary.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hearing protection, face shields, respirators, and protective clothing as needed.