Job Description

Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Procurement Manager to lead procurement initiatives with a strong focus on Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) management, strategic sourcing of special packs and displays, and end-to-end supply chain design. The role will be critical in identifying, designing, implementing, and maintaining new supply chain networks that are cost-effective, innovative, and resilient, while ensuring procurement strategies align with broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities across CMOs, including vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for special packs, promotional displays, and secondary packaging to drive value, innovation, and speed-to-market.
• Identify opportunities to redesign or establish new supply chains, ensuring optimal balance of cost, service, flexibility, and resilience.
• Design and implement supply chain networks that integrate sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution strategies across regions and categories.
• Maintain and continuously improve supply chain designs through scenario modeling, cost-to-serve analysis, and ongoing performance tracking.
• Drive and manage cost savings initiatives and margin enhancement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, cost, and service levels.
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, R&D, operations, and marketing to align procurement and network strategies with business needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics partnerships.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, supply base dynamics, and network optimization scenarios to inform sourcing and supply chain strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain design.
• Manage and mentor procurement staff as needed, ensuring alignment to organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of procurement experience with a strong background in packaging, contract manufacturing (CMO), strategic sourcing and supply chain design / optimization.
• Proven track record in supplier relationship management, cost savings delivery and developing new supply chain networks / redesigning existing ones.
• Experience in sourcing packaging materials, displays, or promotional packs preferred.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical mindset with advanced proficiency in data analysis, cost modeling, and procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; education in Supply Chain Management or Packaging Engineering preferred but not required.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic sourcing and category management
• CMO management and supplier performance
• Packaging and display procurement expertise
• Advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making
• End-to-end supply chain network design and implementation
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and talent development

Additional Information:

Location: Greater NYC Area, Remote

Reports VP of Procurement

Travel Requirements: Approx. 25-33% - unless you are local to the Northern, NJ area

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