Planning & Purchasing Team Leader

Group Procurement Manager

The Company Klckner Pentaplast is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. At Klckner Pentaplast, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Procurement Manager (Manufacturing / Packaging Environment) Location: Beaver, West Virginia

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop sourcing strategy across key categories, supporting operational performance, cost optimisation, and supplier partnerships within a dynamic industrial environment, with a particular focus on raw materials procurement within plastics and packaging (e.g. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and commercial value creation, working closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives

Manage strategic sourcing activities across key categories (raw materials, packaging, services, etc.), including key polymer/raw material categories

Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to deliver cost savings and value improvement

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance frameworks

Drive cost optimisation initiatives, including spend analysis and benchmarking

Ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation across the supply base

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to support business goals

Support budget planning and cost forecasting activities

Manage and coordinate recycling, reprocessing, and waste streams (including external partners), supporting sustainability and circular economy initiatives

Strong experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost management

Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply risk

Strong analytical capability (spend analysis, market insights, cost modelling)

Experience with ERP/SAP and procurement systems

Key position supporting operational performance and cost competitiveness

Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement improvement initiatives

At Klckner Pentaplast, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.