Nice-Pak Products, Inc. (NP) is the global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of pre-moistened wipes for the consumer market, specializing in personal care, hygiene, household cleaning, and disinfection products.
We are currently looking for a Global Manager, Strategic Category Sourcing -Packaging in our Orangeburg, NY location.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Develop and lead the execution of Nice-Pak/PDI's Packaging strategy in alignment with the overall manufacturing and corporate strategy. Focus on Flexible and Rigid materials. The position will support the JFE (Nice-Pak/PDI/NPI) business strategy while meeting or exceeding the Procurement organizational performance goals related to Total Cost of Ownership including: total cost of ownership, cost savings, supply business continuity/risk, net working capital, business support/customer service, and partnered innovation/business growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Source supply partners and ensure continuity of supply at the lowest total cost of ownership for the JFE group of business units across packaging products - films, labels, injection, and blow-molded materials. Develop and lead the implementation of Nice-Pak/PDI sourcing and risk mitigation strategies, as well as supplier performance management, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Develop and deploy the sourcing and supplier strategy in the S2C cycle for relevant categories of spend in packaging.
Champion the global procurement organization for relevant packaging portfolios and leverage the JFE organization including NPI for developing sourcing strategies.
Capture Maximum Procured Value for Nice-Pak/PDI by performing market assessments, sourcing, scenario analysis, and price and contract negotiations associated with the various initiatives Included are RFx, risk mitigation, managing current and future spending, etc.
Develop and execute the category plan with sourcing and risk mitigation strategies, including emergency and contingency plans for Packaging material groups including EPA, OTC drug, cosmetic, and consumer-related to flexible and rigid materials.
Manage Packaging spend & associated stakeholder relationships for Nice-Pak/PDI.
Develop process efficiencies to engage, assess and qualify Packaging suppliers for Nice-Pak/PDI. Maintain and utilize supplier segmentation model for supplier rationalization and supplier management.
Manage requests for information, quotations, proposals, and bidding processes.
Drive Governance for strategic supplier relationships, including development and performance improvement in partnership with the Supplier Quality Team
Continuously monitor relevant commodity market conditions, trends, and activities
Manage contract compliance for Packaging Suppliers.
Provide procurement support to all basic business activities:
Act as the subject matter expert in Packaging sourcing to support Nice Pak/PDI in the implementation of high value, high complexity external supply initiatives
Act as the internal influencer and internal/external facilitator on Packaging related initiatives
Source new products and new Packaging Suppliers in support of the business strategy
Drive supplier continuous improvement and supplier enabled innovation
Accountable for Procurement support for new product / Packaging developments & launches
Conduct 'make versus buy' and 'scenario' analyses to support optimal and timely business decisions
Work cross-functionally to deliver Procurement cost savings and risk mitigation projects
Lead Packaging/item transitions
Continuously manage procurement elements of ERP system (experience with MS365 preferred)
Supplier Development and Relationship Management:
Directly interface with current and potential suppliers to maximize 'Total Procured Value' from third party manufacturer supplier base
Ensure proper Packaging supplier communication, including forecasts
Source new vendors in support of business strategy and support supplier qualifications
Build and maintain Packaging Supplier strategic relationships
Manage departures to mitigate risk
Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies and mitigate risk
Periodic reporting and tracking of Procurement metrics:
Manage and provide PPV analysis
Quarterly procurement reports
Create, manage and report on the Packaging dashboard
KPI's:
Total Cost of Ownership - Savings
Net Price Development
CNWC
Business Continuity Planning
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor's Degree
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Strategic and operational procurement
Category spend management
Supply contract management
Consumer finished goods manufacturer markets
Procurement related financial & quantitative analysis
Supply risk mitigation & management
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
4+ years procurement experience, including strategic sourcing and cross-functional project management
Packaging Procurement, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Pharmaceutical, and EPA/FDA experience strongly preferred
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Strong Analytical Skills
Proven experience in process improvement/ transformational environment
Engagement, Ownership & Accountability
Profitability Mindset
Strong working knowledge of strategic & operational procurement principles, theories, and processes
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead multiple, often complex projects concurrently and deliver agreed-upon results in a timely fashion
Excellent product and/or supplier sourcing skills
Strong facilitation skills with a proven ability to influence and motivate others
Strong supplier development & relationship management skills
Negotiating skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Understanding of the packaging graphic printing process preferred
Proficiency in mid-size ERP system
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Predominately office environment
Up to 20% domestic & international travel required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
