Supply Chain Manager

Lead Strategic Sourcing and Packaging InnovationSalary range starts at $90,000 annually plus bonusLead strategic sourcing and packaging innovation for a global packaging leader!Are you a supply chain professional who combines primary packaging expertise with strong supplier relationship management and sourcing strategy? At TricorBraun, our supply chain team plays a critical role in delivering innovative packaging solutions, ensuring supply continuity, and bringing value for our customers—and we're looking for a Supply Chain Manager to help lead those efforts.In this role, you'll manage sourcing and supply chain activities across assigned product categories, partnering closely with suppliers, customers, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams to identify innovative packaging solutions, improve supplier performance, and support business growth. Your knowledge of primary packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities will help drive customer success, operational excellence, and profitable growth.At TricorBraun, we're more than a packaging company—we're a team of problem-solvers who deliver results for our customers. We invest in our people, foster collaboration, and empower our leaders to make a meaningful business impact.Position OverviewThis role involves leading sourcing and supply chain activities across assigned product categories, with a strong emphasis on primary packaging solutions, supplier management, and customer program support. This role develops and delivers sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost optimization, supply continuity, and customer satisfaction.Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional collaborators, the Supply Chain Manager serves as a key resource for supplier capabilities, packaging technologies, manufacturing processes, and market trends. Through strategic supplier engagement, technical packaging expertise, and data-driven decision-making, this role supports customer success while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.Success in this role requires a strong understanding of primary packaging products, supplier manufacturing capabilities, and the ability to translate customer packaging requirements into effective sourcing and supply chain solutions.What You'll Be DoingDevelop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to support business objectives, customer requirements, and profitability goalsManage supplier relationships, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, and ongoing business reviewsLead RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analyses, and sourcing recommendations for customer opportunities and critical initiativesServe as a technical supply chain resource by providing expertise on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, packaging materials, and product solutionsNegotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, supply agreements, and commercial terms to achieve optimal business outcomesPartner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs, product launches, and key effortsIdentify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity and support customer commitmentsEvaluate market conditions, supplier trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to find opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantageAnalyze sourcing, supplier, and supply chain data using ERP, CRM, and reporting tools to support business decisions and performance improvement effortsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or packaging-related environmentsPrimary packaging industry experience strongly preferredExperience supporting packaging products such as plastic containers, closures, dispensers, glass packaging, flexible packaging, or other primary packaging componentsIn-depth knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategiesProven experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvementsDemonstrated success leading quotation solicitations, supplier assessments, price reviews, and commercial negotiationsExperience supporting customer-facing packaging programs and technical product solutionsAbility to prioritize several tasks while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environmentWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for career growth and professional developmentA collaborative, team-oriented cultureThe opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and innovative packaging solutionsThe ability to directly impact customer success, supplier performance, and business growthIf you are a strategic supply chain expert who enjoys solving complex challenges and building strong supplier partnerships, you will enjoy delivering innovative packaging solutions.We are proudly an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications.