What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects position at MCC Label?
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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. With over a century of printing experience, we are focused on the future—developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. When you join MCC, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Job title: Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects
The Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects is a hybrid role responsible for developing and executing category strategies while leading high-impact, cross-functional procurement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role partners closely with Global Category Managers and business stakeholders to drive cost optimization, ensure continuity of supply, and deliver measurable value through disciplined project execution and strong supplier management.
Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Supplier Management
For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25 countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. With over a century of printing experience, we are focused on the future—developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. When you join MCC, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Job title: Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects
The Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects is a hybrid role responsible for developing and executing category strategies while leading high-impact, cross-functional procurement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role partners closely with Global Category Managers and business stakeholders to drive cost optimization, ensure continuity of supply, and deliver measurable value through disciplined project execution and strong supplier management.
Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Supplier Management
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for key categories (e.g., pressure sensitive and film materials)
- Partner with Global Category Managers to implement contracts, supplier strategies, and best practices across North America
- Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and ongoing performance management
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, service, and cost expectations
- Support supplier issue resolution, including quality claims and performance improvement initiatives
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
- Build and manage project plans, timelines, and risk logs (RAID) while maintaining clear visibility to stakeholders
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, finance, and suppliers
- Facilitate decision-making, remove obstacles, and escalate risks as needed
- Drive implementation of sourcing initiatives into operations, ensuring sustainable outcomes
- Conduct sourcing and cost analyses, including baseline assessments, cost modeling, and supplier benchmarking
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, and project outcomes
- Develop insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
- Contribute to the development of procurement tools, reporting, and dashboards
- Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, aligning procurement initiatives with business priorities
- Influence and collaborate across functions to drive alignment and accountability
- Support change management efforts tied to procurement transformation initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and ways of working
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, project management, or related field
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business results
- Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling, data analysis, and supplier evaluation
- Experience managing supplier relationships, sourcing processes, and negotiations
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)
- Experience in a packaging, manufacturing or industrial environment required.
- Strategic sourcing & category management
- Project execution & delivery discipline
- Stakeholder management and influencing without authority
- Data-driven decision making
- Risk management and problem solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25 countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.