Senior Procurement Specialist – North America

Job Summary

In coordination with the Corporate Purchasing Team (based in Italy), the Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for direct and indirect purchases for Pelliconi North America (currently 3 facilities in Orlando, FL, Peoria, AZ and Rawdon, Canada. Direct purchases include raw materials, components, MRO, and equipment essential for closure manufacturing in North America. Indirect purchases include contract labor, travel, and fleet. This role involves supplier relationship management, cost optimization, contract negotiations, and ensuring a reliable supply chain to support production and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance in coordination with the Corporate Procurement Team (based in Italy).
• Source and secure key raw materials, including aluminum sheets, plastic resins, colorants, liners, coatings, printing inks, secondary packaging, and machinery.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience.
• Negotiate long-term contracts and pricing agreements to achieve cost savings and supply security.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• In coordination with the Corporate Procurement Team (based in Italy), establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations based on delivery, cost, and quality metrics.
• Mitigate risks related to supply disruptions, material shortages, and price fluctuations.
• Develop supplier partnerships to support innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Budgeting

• Monitor and analyze market trends for raw materials such as aluminum and plastic resins to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.
• Manage purchasing budgets and forecast procurement costs.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with production, logistics, and demand planning teams to ensure material availability and efficient inventory management.
• Balance inventory levels to prevent overstocking or shortages while minimizing carrying costs.
• Optimize order quantities and procurement schedules based on demand planning and production needs.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and regulatory requirements, including trade compliance, tariffs, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical factors affecting raw material availability.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in a manufacturing, packaging, or related industry
• Experience in sourcing direct (aluminum, plastic resins, inks, colorants and secondary packaging (boxes, bins, polybags etc.) and coatings is highly preferred
• Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPP, APICS) is preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainability and compliance regulations in packaging materials is preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP ERP (preferred)
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, tariffs, and logistics in North America.
• Fluent English speaker and communication skills, Italian and French speaking a plus
• Experience of the principles, methods, and practices related to purchasing, logistics, and quality systems
• Experience of supplier commodity processes and practices
• Direct and Indirect Sourcing and contract negotiation experience
• Demonstrated experience with driving cost reduction and other savings initiatives
• Experience working in environments where ISO, CMMI, and other standards are required.

We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.