Procurement Manager, Business Operations

Introduction:

The Procurement Manager will lead Procurement Business Operations for the Business Unit across Raw Materials, Packaging, and External Manufacturers. They will support end‑to‑end procurement needs, including cost‑savings delivery, supply chain resiliency, and execution of the EM strategy. The role requires strong digital fluency, using AI‑driven tools, automation, and analytics to streamline processes, enhance insights, and speed decision‑making.

This position is critical to delivering value across a $40 million spend portfolio and demands expertise, agility, collaboration, and curiosity to drive the continued success of the Procurement organization and the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead category spend — Oversee Raw Materials, Packaging, and EM spend with a holistic business perspective; manage key suppliers.
• Develop supplier base — Build a resilient supplier network and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for critical materials.
• Implement procurement strategies — Ensure effective execution of Procurement strategies across categories.
• Drive synergy opportunities — Identify, evaluate, and activate cross‑category and cross‑business synergies.
• Partner with the Business Unit — Establish strong, collaborative relationships with BU leadership.
• Collaborate with Category Managers — Build effective partnerships with Category Managers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Lead SRM program — Drive the Supplier Relationship Management program and support Contract Management, Risk Management, and ESG initiatives.
• Deliver cost savings — Own the cost‑savings program and ensure delivery of value targets.
• Analyze KPIs — Review performance metrics and lead corrective action plans.
• Lead negotiations — Manage critical negotiations and oversee sourcing events, including RFPs.

Qualifications:

• Global sourcing experience — 6 years of proven success in a global, matrixed environment sourcing direct materials or managing supply chains.
• Educational background — Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing expertise — Hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments, specifically sourcing and managing Packaging and Raw Materials.
• Procurement tools mastery — Proficient with RFPs, cost models, should‑cost and clean‑sheet analysis, negotiations, and contract management.
• Resin market knowledge — Strong understanding of resin markets and related supply chains.
• Team leadership — Demonstrated ability to drive strong results through teams in fast‑paced, challenging environments.
• Leadership style — Assertive yet diplomatic; self‑directed; effective at influencing across the organization and holding self and others accountable.
• Change leadership — Proven ability to lead change and deliver breakthrough performance improvements across teams and functions.
• Systems proficiency — Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with experience in MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• People leadership — Track record of motivating and inspiring teams to achieve high performance in demanding environments.
• Process improvement — Skilled at identifying process enhancement opportunities and driving transformative improvements.
• Advanced sourcing capabilities — Extensive experience with RFP management, commodity hedging (Resins/Oil), cost modeling, should‑cost, clean‑sheet analysis, negotiations, and contract strategy.
• Commercial acumen — Strong analytical and financial skills with a history of delivering significant financial impact.
• Executive communication — Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills at senior management levels, internally and externally.
• AI and digital adoption — Proven track record leading adoption of AI and digital capabilities, including workflow automation, predictive analytics, supplier intelligence, market insights, and data‑driven decision support.