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Packaging Category ManagerConfidential • Atlanta, GA, United States
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Packaging Category Manager

Packaging Category Manager

Confidential • Atlanta, GA, United States
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Overview

The Packaging Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for packaging materials to support business growth, cost optimization, supply continuity, and innovation. This role partners closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and key suppliers to manage end-to-end category performance across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. The ideal candidate brings 6 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing, with strong packaging expertise and a data-driven, collaborative approach.


Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the packaging category strategy aligned with business, cost, sustainability, and risk management objectives.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract development, and performance management.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation, and continuous improvement across the supply base.
  • Drive cost savings and value creation through should-cost modeling, demand aggregation, specification optimization, and process improvements.
  • Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing on packaging development, innovation, and material changes to support new product launches and renovations.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve supply, quality, and performance issues; support corrective and preventive actions as needed.
  • Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and supply risks; develop mitigation plans to ensure supply continuity.
  • Support sustainability initiatives, including material reduction, recyclability, and supplier sustainability performance.
  • Track and report category KPIs, savings, supplier performance metrics, and risk indicators.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory or quality requirements, as applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Packaging Science, or a related field.
  • 6 years of proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a focus on packaging materials.
  • Strong knowledge of packaging substrates (e.g., plastics, paperboard, corrugate, films, labels, closures).
  • Proven experience leading negotiations, managing contracts, and delivering cost savings.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using ERP systems and data analytics tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting consumer goods, food, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and packaging regulations.
  • Experience working with global suppliers and managing regional or global categories.


Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiation and influence
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Project and change management

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