Sealed Air Corporation · 11 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSealed Air Corporation designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide. As a Purchasing Manager, you will manage global direct spend within Resin, Chemical, and Contract Manufacturing categories while developing strategic sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity and cost optimization.
Consumer GoodsE-CommercePackaging ServicesRetail
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional cost reduction, alternative material qualifications, and sustainability projects
Identify opportunities and negotiate cost-saving initiatives with suppliers
Support quality and service resolutions as needed
Bring innovative solutions to improve supply continuity, reduce costs, and optimize processes
Collaborate effectively in a matrix-managed, global organization
Qualification
Required
Manage a significant global direct spend within Resin, Chemical, and Contract Manufacturing categories
Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy to ensure global supply continuity while optimizing costs
Interface with Sealed Air leadership, suppliers, plants, and internal stakeholders to ensure purchasing strategies are fully executed
Run reports in ERP and other business-critical software
Collaborate across functions including R&D, quality, finance, accounts payable, and supply chain management
Engage with external vendors, technical reps, sales reps, and sales managers to drive procurement objectives
Lead cross-functional cost reduction, alternative material qualifications, and sustainability projects
Identify opportunities and negotiate cost-saving initiatives with suppliers
Support quality and service resolutions as needed
Bring innovative solutions to improve supply continuity, reduce costs, and optimize processes
Collaborate effectively in a matrix-managed, global organization
Strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies
Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, able to influence stakeholders across functions and regions
Ability to analyze complex supply chain, cost, and market data to drive informed decisions
Skilled in managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously
Innovative mindset to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainable sourcing
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with internal and external stakeholders
Company
Sealed Air Corporation
Sealed Air is in business to protect, to solve critical packaging challenges, and to make our world better than we find it.
Founded in 1960
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.16B2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt
2025-11-17Acquired
2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $396M
Leadership Team
Patrick Kivits
CEO
Sam Marfatia
Strategy Director & Chief of Staff
Recent News
GlobeNewswire
2026-01-20
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