The Panaro Group
Overview
This role leads strategic sourcing across packaging, display, and fulfillment categories. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure operational excellence across a diverse vendor base. This individual will play a key role in optimizing purchasing workflows, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting scalable growth.
Responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories
Identify and evaluate second source and offshore suppliers
Conduct RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs to support competitive sourcing
Maintain and update supplier scorecards, lead performance reviews
Monitor AVL to ensure robust supplier coverage across all categories
Negotiate pricing agreements and blanket purchase contracts
Market Intelligence & Cost Optimization
Conduct market, spend, and specification analysis to identify value opportunities
Define cost structures and supplier landscapes across key materials (e.g., folding cartons, plastics, accessories)
Lead innovation partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop multi-year commodity strategies aligned with stakeholder needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with production and customer service needs
Support vendor onboarding and training sessions
Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize freight and fulfillment sourcing
Performance & Compliance
Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards
Prepare and deliver performance appraisals for purchasing staff
Ensure sourcing practices align with company values and ethical standards
Qualifications
5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and vendor ecosystems
Experience with corrugated packaging, inventory control, and shipping logistics a plus
Advanced project management and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High ethical standards and ownership mindset
Energetic, optimistic, and fun to work with
Consultative, data-driven, and collaborative approach
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Other Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel required
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Requires standing, sitting, walking, and color vision
Pre-Employment
Candidates must successfully complete background and reference checks, a drug screening, and a physical exam prior to hire.
info@panarogroup.com
Compensation $100,000-$100,000 per year
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Responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories
Identify and evaluate second source and offshore suppliers
Conduct RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs to support competitive sourcing
Maintain and update supplier scorecards, lead performance reviews
Monitor AVL to ensure robust supplier coverage across all categories
Negotiate pricing agreements and blanket purchase contracts
Market Intelligence & Cost Optimization
Conduct market, spend, and specification analysis to identify value opportunities
Define cost structures and supplier landscapes across key materials (e.g., folding cartons, plastics, accessories)
Lead innovation partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop multi-year commodity strategies aligned with stakeholder needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with production and customer service needs
Support vendor onboarding and training sessions
Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize freight and fulfillment sourcing
Performance & Compliance
Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards
Prepare and deliver performance appraisals for purchasing staff
Ensure sourcing practices align with company values and ethical standards
Qualifications
5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and vendor ecosystems
Experience with corrugated packaging, inventory control, and shipping logistics a plus
Advanced project management and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High ethical standards and ownership mindset
Energetic, optimistic, and fun to work with
Consultative, data-driven, and collaborative approach
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Other Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel required
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Requires standing, sitting, walking, and color vision
Pre-Employment
Candidates must successfully complete background and reference checks, a drug screening, and a physical exam prior to hire.
info@panarogroup.com
Compensation $100,000-$100,000 per year
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