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Overview
Are you ready to make an impact on a global scale? We’re looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director of Category Procurement – Upstream & Resins to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you’ll lead strategies that manage $200 million in spend across 20 key suppliers, helping fuel $7 billion in sales across all of our brands worldwide. You’ll be at the center of critical categories—including Resins, PCR, and Masterbatch—that shape our diverse product portfolio. As a strategic leader, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity, unlock innovation, and deliver results that exceed expectations in cost, quality, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to own the global strategy while developing talent, with one direct report under your leadership. If you’re passionate about delivering world-class procurement performance and making a measurable impact, we’d love to connect. Responsibilities
Category Strategy:
Develop and execute global procurement strategies for Upstream & Resins, driving cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability. Supplier Management:
Build strategic supplier partnerships to ensure supply continuity, performance excellence, and co-innovation opportunities. Cost & Value Optimization:
Deliver annual savings targets through sourcing strategies, value engineering, and spend optimization. Collaboration:
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and sustainability teams to align procurement initiatives with business priorities. Advisory Role:
Provide stakeholders with insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices to support informed decision-making. Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 8 years of demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven experience managing packaging procurement categories within a CPG or manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation skills with a history of delivering cost savings and value through strategic sourcing and supplier management. Knowledge of supply chain risk management, including supplier risk assessment, market intelligence, and scenario planning. Proficiency with procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience building and leading high-performing teams. Understanding of sustainable sourcing practices, with experience implementing initiatives that drive environmental and social impact. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities and diverse product portfolios. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier relationships. Additional Details
The posting previously included several adjacent listings and location-specific notices which have been removed to focus on the role’s core responsibilities and qualifications.
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Are you ready to make an impact on a global scale? We’re looking for an experienced and driven Associate Director of Category Procurement – Upstream & Resins to join our Global Procurement team. In this role, you’ll lead strategies that manage $200 million in spend across 20 key suppliers, helping fuel $7 billion in sales across all of our brands worldwide. You’ll be at the center of critical categories—including Resins, PCR, and Masterbatch—that shape our diverse product portfolio. As a strategic leader, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity, unlock innovation, and deliver results that exceed expectations in cost, quality, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to own the global strategy while developing talent, with one direct report under your leadership. If you’re passionate about delivering world-class procurement performance and making a measurable impact, we’d love to connect. Responsibilities
Category Strategy:
Develop and execute global procurement strategies for Upstream & Resins, driving cost efficiency, quality, innovation, and sustainability. Supplier Management:
Build strategic supplier partnerships to ensure supply continuity, performance excellence, and co-innovation opportunities. Cost & Value Optimization:
Deliver annual savings targets through sourcing strategies, value engineering, and spend optimization. Collaboration:
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and sustainability teams to align procurement initiatives with business priorities. Advisory Role:
Provide stakeholders with insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices to support informed decision-making. Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 8 years of demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven experience managing packaging procurement categories within a CPG or manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation skills with a history of delivering cost savings and value through strategic sourcing and supplier management. Knowledge of supply chain risk management, including supplier risk assessment, market intelligence, and scenario planning. Proficiency with procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience building and leading high-performing teams. Understanding of sustainable sourcing practices, with experience implementing initiatives that drive environmental and social impact. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities and diverse product portfolios. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier relationships. Additional Details
The posting previously included several adjacent listings and location-specific notices which have been removed to focus on the role’s core responsibilities and qualifications.
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