DOMESTIC CATEGORY MGR

Job Summary:

BOX Partners is seeking a seasoned Domestic Category Manager with deep expertise in corrugated packaging to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across our domestic supply chain. As a key player in our procurement team, you’ll drive cost savings, ensure supplier reliability across six U.S. regions, and oversee a diverse portfolio of packaging categories. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and building high-performing teams.

Working for BOX Partners provides a fast-paced, high-growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.

The salary is commensurate with experience and starts at $120,000 annually. This position is bonus eligible and dependent upon company goal achievement

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for all domestic packaging categories working with Sourcing Specialist

• Build and establish relationships with all suppliers holding them accountable to our supplier expectations

• Oversee a team of direct reports and foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency based on analysis of spend, supply market dynamics, category intelligence and business requirements.

• Establish and achieve annual savings goals as agreed upon with VP of Procurement.

• Manage a team of sourcing specialists through strategy creation, RFP’s, and contracting

• Analyze market indices and trends to inform purchasing decisions

• Accountable for correct item set up, cost, supplier assignment, MOQ’s, etc. for over 40K item configurations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have established network and strong relationships within the corrugated supplier community

• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills.

• A working knowledge of distribution, transportation, and supply chain processes.

• Sound knowledge of inventory management principles.

• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively in a team environment.

• Strong skillset in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel.

Education and Experience:

• Work History Requirements:

  • 8-10 years in sourcing.

  • 2 -3 years leading a team with direct supervision preferred

  • Packaging experience preferred.

• Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in the supply chain, business, or finance preferred.

  • Or a related degree with 8-10 years of relevant industry and work experience

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BOX Partners is an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.