Posting Purchasing Category Manager, Packaging

Job TitleStrategic Category ManagerOverviewMagnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.ResponsibilitiesManage and design overall supplier relationship, strategy, and business needs within assigned commodity and develop department staffRegularly meet, review, and discuss with supply base all available technologies, operations, opportunities, and supply chain challengesContract management and compliance, ensuring specific terms and requirements are present and met that support each category's strategic and financial goalsAcquire and maintain an in-depth market knowledge of foreign and domestic forces, trends in cost and technology, and R&D platforms within assigned portfolio of categoriesQualify suppliers, create risk assessments and make recommendations regarding suppliers, their reliability, competitive pressures, capabilities, financial health, and market strengthsWork with department personnel to ensure suppliers are effective, providing maximum value, meeting qualifications, regulatory requirements, and expectationsAct as the liaison between suppliers, divisional manufacturing facilities, sales, R&D, and the procurement departmentProject manager for cross-functional teams ensuring cohesiveness and maximum utilization of resources to meet project objectives and time linesIdentify and implement a successful strategy to meet inventory and working capital metricsDevelop and train department personnelSpecial projects and other duties as assignedTravel: approximately 10-20%QualificationsBachelor's degree in business, finance, purchasing/supply chain is preferred and 5-years experience in procurement or related fieldExperience with commodity/category management; understanding of manufacturing and design, materials composition, testing methods, and industry costing methodsProven history of executing cost savings initiativesAbility to negotiate with high-level of successDemonstrated leadership skillsUnderstanding of key procurement KPIs/metricsHigh-level problem-solving skills; analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to lead teams, document results, and implement actionsAbility to analyze data, make sound decisions and recommendations based on findingsAbility to communicate, present to multiple levels throughout organization