Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

Purchasing Manager
LHH is seeking a Purchasing Manager for our client, a consumer products company in East Haven, CT. This individual will be responsible for purchasing packaging materials, components, and related supplies that support manufacturing and distribution operations. The Purchasing Manager will manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, monitor inventory levels, and ensure the timely delivery of packaging products to support production schedules and customer demand.
Procurement & Purchasing

Source and purchase packaging materials, cartons, labels, corrugated products, plastic components, and other production-related supplies.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to maintain uninterrupted production operations.
Track supplier lead times, product availability, and delivery schedules.
Develop and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution partners.
Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Analyze purchasing trends and material costs to identify savings opportunities.
Partner with operations and finance teams to support budget and inventory objectives.
Assist with demand forecasting and procurement planning.
Work closely with production, warehouse, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
Proactively address supply shortages, delays, and inventory issues.
Support new product launches and packaging updates by coordinating material procurement.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier files, contracts, and purchase orders.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and quality standards.
Generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or inventory management.
Experience purchasing packaging materials, consumer products, or manufacturing-related supplies preferred.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: