Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

creative werks partners with some of the world’s most recognizable food brands to bring their products to market through packaging design, co-packing and manufacturing services.

As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll take the lead on sourcing raw materials and packaging components for a dynamic candy and snacks co-manufacturer. You’ll own vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, manage inventory needs and deliver cost-saving strategies that keep our production lines running smoothly. This is a hands-on, strategic role where your work directly impacts client satisfaction and company growth.

Responsibilities of the Position :

• Lead sourcing for packaging supplies (corrugated, film, cartons, rigid plastics, etc.)
• Run RFPs, evaluate suppliers and foster new and existing vendor partnerships
• Negotiate contracts, implement cost savings / reduction initiatives, enhance operations efficiency and manage programs like vendor-managed inventory, min / max stocking arrangement and blanket agreements
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure materials meet client specs and compliance requirements
• Monitor commodity markets, industry trends and pricing fluctuations that provide leadership with data-driven insights to drive sourcing strategies
• Manage weekly purchase orders and inventory levels through MRP systems, ensuring just-in-time delivery and optimized warehouse capacity and Days on Hand targets
• Support new product launches by coordinating quotes, artwork and materials
• Act as a key liaison between Client Services, Operations and Procurement to align supply strategies with business objectives to drive continuous improvement and optimization efforts
• Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert for supplier and client concerns
• This position may require travel to our Bartlett facility for training / meetings and / or education purposes when needed

Requirements : What You Bring :

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Benefits of Werking for CW :

The approved annualized base compensation range for this role is established at $85,000 - $105,000. Final offer amounts will be determined based on candidate skills, qualifications, experience and domain expertise.