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Procure Analytics · 2 days ago

Category Packaging Manager

Procure Analytics is seeking a Packaging Category Manager who will report to a Director on the Member Advisory team, ensuring outstanding support for PA's Members and supplier partners. The role involves developing relationships with procurement leaders, executing growth plans, and managing supplier relationships to enhance Member success.

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Responsibilities

Be the Subject matter expert for your portfolio of Member accounts, having knowledge of their organization structure, site operations, relevant spend, opportunities, and risks, and developing relationships with key procurement leaders and influencers
Support the Member Advisor team on smaller or lower touch Packaging Members, and ensure they have the resources to drive those Members to success
Develop and execute plans to meet and exceed annual goals for organic growth and Member retention through PA programs
Minimize Member attrition by continuously demonstrating responsiveness, anticipation of needs, and delivery of value above and beyond expectations
In conjunction with PA supplier partners and our internal data analytics team, identify and gain Member buy in for programs and projects that deliver meaningful results while growing PA’s wallet share, including:
Conversion of non-PA spend to new and existing PA programs
Consolidation of suppliers and offerings across Member operations
Education of site buyers on good purchasing practices
Leverage project management skills to build and maintain consensus with Members on project goals, critical issues, implications, recommendations, and implementation plans
Own the supplier relationship for PA for Packaging and Freight suppliers, in connection with your VP. Conduct QBR’s, stay informed of new offers, support marketing material and case study creation
Engage your leadership where appropriate
Mitigate Member concerns and issues related to supply and service level from PA suppliers
Have deep knowledge of all PA programs, including value proposition, contractual mechanics, commercial terms, and responsibilities of all parties
Develop strong working relationships with Supplier representatives

Qualification

Packaging portfolio managementPackaging productsAnalytical skillsBusiness judgementProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsTeam player

Required

Ability to project poise, confidence, and professional maturity in both internal and external situations; engaging and concise with good interpersonal 'presence', comfortable both in the C-suite and team room setting
Experience managing a packaging portfolio in a corporate procurement role
Knowledge of Packaging products and applications in manufacturing operations
Rigorous analytical skills, ability to excel at solving problems that require sound logical reasoning, creative thinking, fluency with numbers, and ability to untangle complex issues
Highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, committed, and inclusive team player
Ability to exercise business judgement, communicate persuasively and generate insights to build trusting Member relationships
Flexibility and ability to serve and address a wide range of Member types and manage multiple members and priorities
Articulate and compelling verbal, written, and presentation skills are vital
Great colleague, teammate, and mentor; passionate about the task at hand and fun to be around?
Undergraduate from a competitive program with strong academic results; Masters/MBA desirable

Preferred

Exposure to both corporate and site operations in a manufacturing organization
Experience developing, deploying, and driving compliance to purchasing strategies
Procurement, Operations, or Finance roles (or applicable consulting engagements)
Prior responsibility for individual sales and/or revenue growth targets
Experience working with Private Equity groups and their portfolio companies?
Prior experience in consulting preferred but not required

Company

Procure Analytics

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Procure Analytics is a full-spectrum sourcing consultancy for all of your maintenance, repair and operating and packaging supply needs.

H1B Sponsorship

Procure Analytics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (11)
2023 (5)
2022 (11)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Bregal Sagemount
2019-06-04Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Gene Hugh
Chief Financial Officer
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Javier Gibbs
Sr. Director - Strategy & Partnerships
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