Category Manager, PET Clamshells and Packaging

Job description

About the Opportunity The Category Manager – PET Clamshells & Packaging is responsible for strategically managing the sourcing, procurement, and supply chain activities related to PET clamshell packaging and associated plastic packaging materials. The primary objectives of this position are to ensure the availability of high quality packaging at competitive cost while maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing the supply chain to support United States and Canada operations. This role works cross functionally with internal and external partners across Supply Chain to execute category strategies, ensure business requirements are met, and support both near term operational needs and long range growth plans. The role requires strong analytical capability, deep supplier management expertise, excellent communication skills, and proven technical and commercial acumen. Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Sourcing: - Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for PET clamshells and plastic packaging to ensure cost, quality, service, and supply continuity objectives are met - Lead RFx development, supplier communication, bid analysis, and business award recommendations...