Packaging Procurement Specialist / Assistant Manager

OVERVIEW:

• Manage the strategic sourcing and supply of packaging materials across our product portfolio.

• You will be responsible for ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, sustainability, and on-time availability of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging while mitigating supply chain risks. This role requires strong negotiation skills, global market knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.

• You will have the mindset that anything is possible and possess the willingness to day whatever it takes to win.

Accountabilities:

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for all packaging categories (e.g., Rigid box, corrugate box, pulp tray, labels, tertiary packaging).

• Conduct market analysis, identify potential suppliers, and lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ).

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, and alternative material sourcing.

Supplier Management

• Qualify, onboard, and manage relationships with key packaging suppliers globally/regionally.

• Negotiate and manage contracts (PPA,NDA etc.) ensuring favorable terms (price, quality, delivery, payment, sustainability).

• Implement supplier performance metrics (QCD - Quality, Cost, Delivery) and conduct regular business reviews.

• Proactively manage supplier risks (financial, geopolitical, capacity, quality).

Cost Management

• Analyze packaging costs, track market trends (paper, freight), and develop cost models.

• Achieve annual cost savings targets through negotiation, demand management, and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with R&D, Product Development, and Quality Assurance on new product launches (NPI), ensuring packaging specifications are met cost-effectively and on time.

• Work with Engineering and Operations on packaging optimization, standardization, and sustainability projects.

• Collaborate with Planning and Logistics to ensure material availability and manage inventory levels.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all packaging materials meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., ESG, EU regulations ), and sustainability commitments.

• Manage resolution of packaging-related quality issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Sustainability

• Drive the implementation of sustainable packaging initiatives aligned with company goals (e.g., recycled content, recyclability, light weighting).

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on environmental credentials and certifications.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor global packaging market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and emerging technologies.

• Provide insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, specifically within packaging materials sourcing.

• Proven track record in developing and executing sourcing strategies and achieving significant cost savings.

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

• In-depth understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chains.

• Experience with sustainability initiatives in packaging.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., e-sourcing platforms) and SRM systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence stakeholders.

• Fluent in English, Mandarin (written and spoken).

• Can working traveling to difference Suppliers in Thailand/Vietnam/China/Cambodia/Indonesia in short time.