Reports to the Director of Pressure Sensitive Labels on the Direct Materials Procurement team
Responsible for procurement activities supporting one of our largest business segments
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand business priorities and develop/execute category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity
Achieve this through an understanding of industry benchmarking, best in class performance, and leveraging supplier innovation and supplier management
Conduct successful sourcing events, negotiations, and thorough market analysis
Negotiate supplier agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Service Level Agreements (SLA), appropriate price protection, and continuous improvement efficiencies

5+ years in a technical procurement, R&D, or Application Engineering role specifically within the Pressure Sensitive Label industry.
5+ years of past experience in Pressure Sensitive/Direct Thermal Industry required
An in-depth knowledge of label applications and specifications
RFID label experience a plus
Bachelor degree in business management or supply chain
Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across multiple internal teams and with suppliers
Project management experience required with high volume throughput
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify potential opportunities that align with strategies
Excellent communication skills with ability to respond to sensitive issues with professionalism
Proficient in Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Able to travel occasionally as needed to support business requirements

Direct Materials Manager, Pressure Sensitive Labels

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