Procurement Packaging Specialist

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Position Summary

The Procurement Packaging Specialist is responsible for sourcing and managing packaging materials to support manufacturing and operations at Liberty Tire Recycling, with a heavy focus on their IMC Outdoor Living division. This role partners with Operations, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging solutions meet quality, service, and cost objectives while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Source packaging materials including corrugated products, stretch film, shrink wrap, pallets, labels, bags, liners, and related supplies.
• Manage supplier relationships and support contract negotiations.
• Execute RFQs, supplier bids, and pricing analyses.
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, and service.
• Partner with Operations and Marketing on packaging changes and new product introductions.
• Track market trends affecting packaging costs and availability.
• Maintain supplier contracts and procurement documentation.
• Assist with sustainability and packaging optimization initiatives.
• Support Procurement with special projects and category reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Packaging, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.
• Experience purchasing packaging materials in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, recycling, industrial, or consumer products.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and supplier management.
• CPSM, APICS, or Lean certification is a plus.
• Travel Requirement: 10-20% (primarily in St. Louis, MO)

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.