Overview

The Category Manager Resin / Raw Materials is a key member of the Direct Material sourcing team, reporting to the VP/Sr. Director of Procurement. The position is responsible for managing an assigned category of spend including assisting in the development and implementation of category strategies, supplier relationships negotiation and execution of supply agreements, identifying and sourcing novel technologies to differentiate PTVE and consistently deliver year-over-year savings to the bottom line.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the VP Procurement / Sr. Director in developing and executing material sourcing strategies for resin and other categories.

• Own and drive the day-to-day supplier management including cost, delivery, and quality.

• Assist in the VP Procurement / Sr. Director with the negotiation of supply agreements to deliver supply assurance and measurable value back to the business.

• Cultivate market intelligence and supplier knowledge and develop an understanding of material used in the manufacturing processes to support TCO opportunities and process improvements.

• Assist in producing annual budgets for key materials using statistical, historical and market data.

• Provide monthly price and market updates as a measure against the budget.

• Work with Regulatory Affairs and suppliers to ensure compliance for new and existing materials.

• Drive savings initiatives via supplier, operations, and business collaborations. Demonstrate the ability to develop agendas, lead meetings and, document and publish critical project results.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, by developing agendas, lead and facilitate meetings, and document and publish critical results

• Persuasiveness: Utilize interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance. Must have the ability to persuade stakeholders internally and suppliers externally through strong relationships.

• Analytical Skills: An ability to relate & compare, securing relevant information and identifying key issues. This includes seeking and organizing information and conducting relevant data analysis.

• Financial & Qualitative Acumen: Demonstrate an understanding of the use, interpretation, and impact of key quantitative and financial measures.

• Visionary: Must be able to challenge existing processes and paradigms

• Collaboration: Show the ability to interface with Operations members and manage projects to drive cost and process improvements while working in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications – Mandatory

• BS in Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline from an accredited 4 yr. college or university

• Commodity procurement experience (2-4 yr.), sales, engineering, operations, or other related functional experience

• General understanding of supplier markets and ability to perform market analysis.

• Strong analytical skills and experience using current business applications.

• Experience operating in a common ERP system (SAP [preferred], Oracle, etc.)

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to work across all organization levels.

• Ability to travel as needed for conferences, trainings, meetings, etc.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Prior experiences sourcing / selling resin or other similar commodities.

• Broad understanding of the global chemical and resin industry

• Experience negotiating commodities.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Pactiv Evergreen, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is$106,600 -$177,600.

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Job Locations US

ID 2024-25416

Category Purchasing

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Salaried