Supplier Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $65,000-85,000

• Internal candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation to the Chicagoland area will not be required for existing Berlin employees.

Berlin Packagingis the premier supplier of rigid packaging.With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market : automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Combine that with our Anything is Possible mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000 employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlins profitable growth.

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking six (6) Supplier Development Specialists, who will build upon Berlins deep understanding of our suppliers capabilities and product offerings to ensure we can best match customer needs to the optimal stock or custom packaging solution. This role is responsible for reviewing existing data for accuracy and partnering with suppliers to both close data gaps and update Berlins systems with new item offerings. The role will involve learning new packaging terminology, becoming an expert in assigned suppliers offerings and existing data, and project managing supplier data collection.

Long-term, the role will include activities such as ensuring systems have up-to-date item data and supplier-related information, partnering with Sales to identify optimal packaging solutions for customer needs, developing supplier relationships, and conducting negotiations

Key Accountabilities :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or master data within a distribution or manufacturing environment preferred

CPM- or PMP-certified preferred, but not required

Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and prioritization skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to conduct results-based negotiations

Ability to proactively address issues and deploy effective problem-solving techniques that address root cause issues

Strong decision-maker with the ability to consider all alternatives and options and quickly implement appropriates action

Ability to develop strong working relationships throughout Berlin and its supply base

Knowledge of rigid packaging products is preferred

Salesforce.com experience preferred

Working Environment :

Corporate headquarters office environment

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including :

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates skills but hire based on traits . We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

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Salary : $65,000 - $85,000