Direct Materials Manager, Pressure Sensitive Labels

Supply ChainSupply ChainFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

28 days ago

Salary

$77.9K - $124.6K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• reports to the Director of Pressure Sensitive Labels on the Direct Materials Procurement team • responsible for procurement activities supporting one of the largest business segments • work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities and develop/execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity • define and audit technical specifications for adhesives • qualify materials for extreme conditions • select optimal face stocks, liners, and adhesives • rationalize the current label SKU library • audit manufacturers on their technical consistency and coat-weight precision • monitor feedstocks to anticipate pricing shifts and supply constraints • develop and implement procurement strategies for the category • build relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives • develop strategic relationships with key suppliers • execute sourcing events, negotiations, and thorough market analysis • negotiate supplier agreements with KPIs

Job Requirements

5+ years in a technical procurement, R&D, or Application Engineering role within the Pressure Sensitive Label industry
5+ years of past experience in Pressure Sensitive/Direct Thermal Industry
In-depth knowledge of label applications and specifications
RFID label experience a plus
Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain
Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
Project management experience required with high volume throughput
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
disability insurance
401(k) with company match
life insurance
other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition assistance
employer/partner discounts

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