One of the nation's leading packaging manufacturers is currently seeking a Director, Supply Chain to aid in the success of their team in Atlanta, GA. This individual will have a focus most heavily on procurement and purchasing of direct materials, oversight of plant buyers and aligning strategic visions across the organizations 15+ North America plants. This role is a pivotal and strategic position within the organization and would be reporting directly into the VP of Procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the sourcing process for raw materials
- Research and negotiate raw materials and contracts
- Establish and manage key supplier relations and supplier negotiations
- Reviewing suppliers and KPI development
- Work cross-functionally with other departments and executives within the company to execute short and long-term objectives
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
- 7+ years Procurement/Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience sourcing packaging materials
- Proven experience leading and managing a team
- Proven supplier relationship experience
- Proven cross-functional experience
- The ability to network effectively in the industry