Job Description/Responsibilities: *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto"> *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto"> Join a growing Procurement team in a high-impact role created through internal advancement. As the Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging, you’ll lead sourcing strategy for a critical category, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across multiple manufacturing sites.
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Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Description
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Join a growing Procurement team in a high-impact role created through internal advancement. As the Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging, you’ll lead sourcing strategy for a critical category, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers strong visibility across manufacturing, marketing, and finance while influencing key business decisions and long-term supplier partnerships.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for glass packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply
Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives
Partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, new product launches, and cost planning
Analyze market trends, supply/demand, and pricing to inform procurement decisions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including value engineering, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred:
Experience with packaging categories (glass, metal, or corrugated)
Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, or manufacturing
Experience supporting multi-site operations and inventory planning