Sr. Manager, Procurement (Packaging)

Sr. Manager, Procurement Packaging (9 Month Contract Position)

Location: Remote - Ireland

Contract Duration: 9 months, 40 hours per week

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Procurement (Packaging) to lead the identification, validation, optimization, and management of packaging suppliers for our consumer goods products: using market and supplier insights to deliver quality, supply security and on time delivery (while ensuring the best price). Additionally, this role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of packaging solutions that meet our sustainability and product development goals. You will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, RNI, and Membership Experience teams to bring new suppliers, develop and define specifications, provide prototypes and ensure the viability of new packaging innovations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the sourcing process, have experience in working within direct materials (understanding the impact of commodities and using insights and data to drive supplier development strategies), supplier relationship management, and supply chain optimization.

Through this collaboration, you'll play a vital role in executing the procurement strategy and ensuring alignment with the company's overarching goals and objectives. This is a highly-visible role that requires effective communication, problem solving with attention to detail, critical thinking and analysis, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Category Research & Analysis:

• Conduct ongoing packaging category reviews and analysis to identify trends, performance risks, supply chain efficiencies, and market demands.
• Develop comprehensive reports and data-driven recommendations to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Maintain a robust database of current and potential packaging suppliers, detailing cost structures, geographical locations, availability, demand, and other KPIs to support decision-making.
• Stay informed on market trends, raw material availability, and external factors (e.g., natural disasters, supply chain disruptions) that could impact packaging supply and proactively communicate these to stakeholders.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Lead the identification, onboarding, and offboarding of packaging suppliers, ensuring alignment with AG1's quality, sustainability, and innovation goals.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance, driving improvements and ensuring risk mitigation across the supply chain.
• Manage the procurement and timely delivery of packaging samples for evaluation, ensuring they meet product requirements and quality standards.
• Work closely with the Legal and Quality teams to ensure suppliers comply with AG1's certifications, regulatory requirements, and specifications.

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Ensure packaging supplier diversity by securing backup suppliers and enhancing flexibility in the supply chain to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize the supply chain, including reducing lead times, minimizing waste, and improving delivery schedules to support production timelines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align packaging procurement strategies with sustainability goals, quality standards, and cost-efficiency objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Innovation Support:

• Support Product Development and RNI teams in launching new products and packaging innovations through the stage-gate process, ensuring that supplier selections align with business objectives.
• Facilitate packaging component research and analysis to drive innovation, enabling product development teams to create novel and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Provide internal stakeholders with recommendations on packaging materials, assessing whether to retain, enhance, modify, or discontinue based on performance and market analysis.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in market research, data analysis, or a procurement-related role.
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships, particularly with a focus on packaging materials, components, and innovation.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization and ensuring supplier diversity and performance excellence.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or similar software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey insights effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and procurement methodologies.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans.
• A 100% remote working environment, which has been implemented from day one.
• A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
• A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers' health and wellness.
• A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt.
• A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day.
• All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence.