Senior Manager - Packaging Materials (Senior Manager)
Core
Deliver value across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials (devices, labels, cartons, artwork) by building a cost-competitive, compliant, and resilient supply base.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Packaging Materials)
Builds
Packaging supply base for business and supply needs
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost optimization, demand management, risk management, sustainability initiatives, supplier performance governance, should-cost modeling, SAP Ariba, GMP environment knowledge
Preferred skills
Generative AI solutions, packaging component qualification, artwork and labeling change control, serialization requirements
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials categories; Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations; Partner with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams; Manage supplier performance and governance; Identify and mitigate supply risks; Drive value creation initiatives across cost, demand, innovation, risk management, and sustainability objectives; Apply packaging category expertise to support component harmonization and sustainable packaging initiatives; Improve sourcing effectiveness through standardized processes and digital/AI-enabled solutions.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership