DSJ Global · 6 days ago
Procurement Packaging Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDSJ Global is seeking a Regional Category Manager - Americas (Packaging) to support procurement activities within the region. This role will maximize cost savings and deliver value by acting as a key link between procurement leadership and local buyers, managing supplier performance, and supporting sustainability initiatives.
RecruitingStaffing AgencySupply Chain Management
Hiring Manager
Natalie Groves
Responsibilities
Provide regional input and execution support to procurement leadership and global category managers for selected packaging categories
Support strategic sourcing activities, including: Developing RFI/RFP frameworks, Identifying existing or new supplier sources, Evaluating supplier proposals (quantitative & qualitative), Leading supplier negotiations and analyzing results, Executing contract awards
Analyze and monitor regional market conditions, supplier base, cost drivers, and industry trends to inform global packaging strategies and go-to-market plans
Contribute to category strategy workshops by reviewing profiles, identifying opportunities, and defining segment strategies
Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key regional and local packaging suppliers with multiple organizational touchpoints
Manage supplier performance issues and lead regional supplier review meetings using KPI scorecards and performance reporting
Oversee contract amendments (artwork, pricing, materials) and ensure implementation at the local level
Lead sustainability initiatives for packaging categories in partnership with regional and global procurement teams
Explore opportunities and projects to advance sustainability goals; align and train local buyers and stakeholders; report progress accurately and on time
Champion digital procurement enablement initiatives by promoting adoption, training local buyers, ensuring timely rollout, and sharing feedback for improvement
Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for packaging categories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Collaborate with procurement controllers and global systems teams to deliver reporting goals and support continuous improvement
Coach local buyers to ensure excellence in sourcing execution, performance management, sustainability, digital tools, and reporting
Maintain strong communication with global procurement to align on strategy, priorities, and performance outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field
Professional-level fluency in Spanish with strong negotiation capability; bilingual Spanish/English required
Self-starter with strong initiative, able to work autonomously and influence without direct authority
Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain and Total Cost of Ownership decision-making
Demonstrated strategic sourcing capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Highly analytical with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; skilled in interpreting trends and presenting insights
Preferred
Experience working across multiple countries in the Americas region preferred
Background in consumer goods packaging is beneficial; experience in personal care, cosmetics, or other consumer sectors also considered
Company
DSJ Global
DSJ Global is a staffing agency that offers recruitment solutions to supply chain, procurement, technical operations and logistics sectors.
Founded in 2008
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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