Senior Manager, Procurement Packaging – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Perform continuous reviews and analyses of the packaging category to uncover trends, performance risks, supply chain efficiencies, and market demands.

• Create detailed reports and data-driven recommendations to guide strategic sourcing decisions.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of current and prospective packaging suppliers, including cost structures, geographical locations, availability, demand, and other key performance indicators to aid decision-making.

• Keep abreast of market trends, raw material availability, and external factors (such as natural disasters and supply chain disruptions) that may affect packaging supply, and proactively communicate these insights to stakeholders.

• Lead the processes of identifying, onboarding, and offboarding packaging suppliers, ensuring they align with AG1’s objectives for quality, sustainability, and innovation.

• Regularly monitor and assess supplier performance to drive improvements and mitigate risks throughout the supply chain.

• Oversee the procurement and prompt delivery of packaging samples for assessment, ensuring they fulfill product requirements and quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with the Legal and Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance with AG1’s certifications, regulatory standards, and specifications.

• Promote packaging supplier diversity by securing backup suppliers and enhancing supply chain flexibility to reduce potential disruptions.

• Work alongside suppliers to optimize the supply chain by reducing lead times, minimizing waste, and improving delivery schedules to meet production timelines.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align packaging procurement strategies with sustainability goals, quality standards, and cost-efficiency targets.

• Assist Product Development and RNI teams in launching new products and packaging innovations through the stage-gate process, ensuring supplier selections align with business objectives.

• Facilitate research and analysis of packaging components to drive innovation, enabling product development teams to devise novel and sustainable packaging solutions.

• Offer internal stakeholders recommendations regarding packaging materials, evaluating whether to retain, enhance, modify, or discontinue based on performance and market analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Over 8 years of experience in market research, data analysis, or a procurement-related capacity.

• Demonstrated experience in managing supplier relationships, with a focus on packaging materials, components, and innovation.

• Expertise in optimizing supply chains while ensuring supplier diversity and performance excellence.

• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret complex data sets.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for effectively conveying insights.

• Capability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Familiarity with supply chain processes and procurement methodologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive plans.

• A fully remote work environment (excluding Laboratory positions), implemented from the outset.

• A strong company culture promoted through the hiring process to ensure alignment with values and foster a collaborative team atmosphere.

• A mission-driven approach to all activities, aimed at significantly enhancing our customers’ health and wellness.

• A high-growth, dynamic setting with opportunities for your direct contributions to be recognized.

• An environment and culture centered on high performance, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• The chance to collaborate with passionate, growth-oriented colleagues who are dedicated to our mission every day.

• All other benefits and insurance as mandated by law, tailored to your specific country of residence.