Flagstone Foods · 20 hours ago
Procurement Packaging Sr. Manager
Minneapolis, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expFlagstone Foods is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of feel-good snacks. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Procurement Packaging to lead sourcing strategy and purchasing execution for all packaging materials across their manufacturing plants, ensuring supply continuity while optimizing cost, quality, and service.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Own and execute the packaging category strategy, including rigid plastics, flexible packaging, and printed materials
Lead sourcing, contracting, and day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure continuity of supply and lowest total landed cost
Partner with Freight, Logistics, Packaging Engineering, Operations, Materials Management, and Finance to align supply strategies with plant requirements and financial targets
Develop and implement strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier segmentation, and long-term agreements
Lead domestic and global supplier negotiations for pricing, quality, service, capacity, and risk mitigation
Monitor commodity and packaging market trends; develop price forecasts and risk management strategies; communicate impacts to senior leadership
Drive annual productivity, cost savings, and working capital improvement initiatives
Establish inventory strategies and service level expectations in partnership with plants
Lead cross-functional supplier selection, qualification, and rationalization efforts
Set strategy and priorities for indirect procurement and value-added ingredient sourcing where applicable
Provide functional leadership, coaching, and performance management for buyers or procurement team members
Ensure all purchased materials meet quality, regulatory, and food safety requirements
Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives across packaging materials
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in packaging procurement or category management within food or CPG manufacturing
Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams
Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and e-sourcing tools
Demonstrated success managing large spend categories and delivering measurable savings
Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
Strong analytical, financial, and forecasting capabilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
Medical
Dental
HSA options
401(k) plan with company match
Company-paid life and disability coverage
Company
Flagstone Foods
Flagstone Foods is a manufacturer of snack nuts, culinary nuts, trail mixes, and other nut-based foods.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Harry Overly
President & CEO, Board Member
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