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Global Category Manager - Packaging

Metasys Technologies, Inc. • Rosemont, IL • Posted 2 days ago via LinkedIn

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Hybrid • Full-time • Senior Level

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The Global Category Manager - Packaging at Metasys Technologies, Inc. is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies for Packaging supplies, leading negotiations with suppliers, and managing complex multi-year relationships to support front-end portfolio strategies. This role involves planning, organizing, and communicating strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services, analyzing global markets, and driving cost-saving initiatives through business reviews and spend data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Packaging supplies in alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers, managing complex multi-year relationships to support front-end portfolio strategies.
  • Plan, organize, and communicate strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services.
  • Analyze global markets, inform leadership about market trends, and translate procurement strategy into actionable plans.
  • Build and expand procurement methods and technology to enhance efficiency in sourcing from multiple suppliers.
  • Conduct business reviews of service providers, analyze spend data, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Full Job Description

Global Category Manager - Packaging

Hybrid; Must be Local to Rosemont, IL will be expected to be on site 2-3 days per week.

Travel is up to 35% to various location to include Mexico.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Packaging supplies in alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers, managing complex multi-year relationships to support front-end portfolio strategies.
  • Plan, organize, and communicate strategic sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and services.
  • Analyze global markets, inform leadership about market trends, and translate procurement strategy into actionable plans.
  • Build and expand procurement methods and technology to enhance efficiency in sourcing from multiple suppliers.
  • Conduct business reviews of service providers, analyze spend data, and drive cost-saving initiatives.