Plant Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Procurement Manager to join our team in Catawba, South Carolina. This role is responsible for leading site-level sourcing strategies and managing a broad range of indirect and direct categories to support plant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong category management expertise and a background in Packaging or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environments.

This position plays a critical role in driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational continuity in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

• Lead and execute procurement strategies at the plant level, aligned with corporate sourcing initiatives.
• Manage key categories including:
  • Chemicals
  • Energy / Utilities
  • CAPEX (capital equipment & projects)
  • Indirect spend (MRO, services, logistics, etc.)
• Partner with plant leadership (Operations, Engineering, Finance) to understand purchasing needs and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency improvements.
• Support capital projects procurement, including vendor sourcing, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and sourcing processes.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks, proactively adjusting sourcing strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and innovation.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
• 5-10 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in:
  • Packaging
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in category management, specifically with:
  • Chemicals
  • Energy/Utilities
  • CAPEX
  • Indirect procurement
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working in a plant-based or site procurement role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and sourcing tools preferred.