Procurement Senior Specialist – Packaging Materials

Job Description Lead strategic procurement and sourcing for both rigid & Flexible packaging materials to ensure cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and supply continuity. Manage full procurement cycle via ERP system including PRs, POs, and supplier master data. Develop sourcing and contingency strategies for critical packaging materials. Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers and evaluate their technical, financial, and production capabilities. Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contracts, rebates, and payment terms to achieve annual cost savings targets. And identify cost reduction opportunities. Monitor global/ local packaging markets updates as resins (PET, PP, PE, HDPE) and monitor oil prices, freight, FX, and other market trends impacting packaging costs. Ensure packaging availability to support production plans and resolve supply issues in coordination with Planning, Production, Logistics, Finance, and Quality. Support New Product Development (NPD) and packaging qualification projects. Identify and mitigate supply risks including market and geopolitical disruptions. Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance dashboards using Excel & Power BI. Job Requirements · Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or a related field · Minimum 3+ years of solid experience in packaging procurement (FMCG / Food & Beverage industry preferred) · Strong knowledge of packaging materials, especially printed packaging materials and structures · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (procurement analytics is a must) · Familiarity with Power BI is an advantage · Experience working with ERP systems · Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills. · Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or CPIM is preferred.