Package development and sourcing manager

Package Development and Sourcing Manager

Join a high-growth CPG with significant visibility and impact. Own strategic initiatives from concept to commercialization.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing beauty and personal care company within the Los Angeles area.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Package Development and Sourcing Manager are:

• Strategic Sourcing
• • Lead sourcing activities for packaging materials and contract manufacturing partners.
  • Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost savings, and sustainability objectives.
• Packaging Development
• • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new packaging solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve packaging functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
  • Support the commercialization and execution of packaging initiatives.
• Cost & Supplier Management
• • Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiations, and spend analysis.
  • Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, and capacity metrics.
  • Resolve supplier issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• • Maintain sourcing data, reporting, and supplier records within ERP systems.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Product Development, and Logistics teams to support business objectives.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from product development through ongoing production.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Package Development and Sourcing Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Demonstrated experience managing sourcing activities for packaging materials and contract manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience developing cost models and conducting financial analyses.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, commodity markets, and supplier risk management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within beauty, skincare, personal care, health and wellness, or related consumer products industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
• Experience supporting packaging innovation and new product launches.
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives and packaging optimization projects

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 annually. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing consumer products organization. Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with direct exposure to executive leadership.