Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering & Procurement
Core
Lead technical development of sustainable packaging from concept to commercialization and manage the strategic sourcing of the packaging supply base.
Role type
Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering & Procurement
Builds
Primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for cleaning products (tablets, powders, concentrates)
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Home Care / Sustainable Packaging
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Packaging engineering, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost modeling, value engineering, supplier network management, RFP management, material selection, prototyping, testing & qualification, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with glass, flexible, fiber-based, corrugated packaging, closures/dispensing systems, sustainable alternatives
Technologies
Packaging design tools, cost modeling software, RFP platforms
Responsibilities
Own packaging development from concept through commercialization including material selection, prototyping, specifications, testing, and scale-up; Lead packaging trials and performance testing; Partner with R&D, Operations, and external manufacturers to create scalable solutions; Develop and maintain packaging technical standards and specifications; Own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracting, and commercial management; Build a multi-year pipeline of cost savings and value-engineering initiatives; Maintain expertise on emerging materials, manufacturing technologies, and regulations.