Director of Procurement

We are currently seeking a Director of Procurement at our Reading, PA Facility

Easypak is a leading provider of thermoformed packaging solutions used in a wide range of industries and applications globally. We offer dependable, high-performing plastic packaging in a variety of industries for food, consumer goods, medical and industrial applications. Visit us at www.easypak.com to learn more about us.

We’re looking for top notch candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who are looking for a good challenge, and who are dedicated to creating and developing superior customer relationships. You’ve got to be sharp, and you must be on your game every day… because you will be an essential part of everyday life.

Easypak is a world-class company, and we hire only world-class people. People who aren’t afraid to work hard and get their hands dirty – in fact, people who want to work hard. In this lead position your responsibilities & activities will include:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across all raw materials and purchased finished goods categories including plastic sheet (PET, PP, OPS), PET resin (virgin & PCR), corrugated, & purchased FG packaging, etc.
• Manage outsource function providers including scrap grinding, scrap sales, tolling manufacturing, etc.
• Manage and support corporate oversight for purchases across multiple expense categories and creates vision for company, as well as, driving purchasing synergies to achieve cost savings across product lines
• Lead negotiator on purchase agreements and vendor contracts with a bias for achievement of quality, delivery, and cost containment and process improvements
• Drive standardization of process and procedures, transaction methods with suppliers, supplier selection processes / ongoing supplier management, data collection, negotiation, performance improvement, cost reduction and communication strategies
• Participate in existing and new product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches and plant equipment requirements
• Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based methods for monitoring supplier performance and communicate these results for corrective action to be taken where necessary to both supplier and end users
• Develop and maintain target inventory levels by facility and purchase category through coordination with sales and operations teams (incl. periodic review of slow moving & obsolete inventory)
• Communicate material positive and negative financial and operational aspects of the business to leadership team and equity sponsor in real-time.
• Evaluates commodity price changes and supply based on key financial, operational and strategic attributes
• Maintain a reporting cadence of appropriate business performance metrics including status of cost reduction targets, spend/cost per unit by category & supplier, etc.
• Manage vendor contract process. Work with the commercial group to draft and execute NDAs, and supply contracts. Manage and communicate commitments to the internal organization

You won’t find a better opportunity like the one you’ll find with Easypak. If you're an exceptional candidate with a can-do attitude, who's passionate about doing things the right way the first time, join us – the world is waiting for you. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• BA/BS in supply chain, materials management, purchasing or business administration and/or MBA are strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in Procurement, resin related purchasing and management of a team preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Chain (CPSM) is a plus
• Understanding of GFSI Food Safety requirements for Suppliers
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management; formal Negotiations training desired
• Knowledge of automated systems including ERP and CRM tools A can-do positive attitude
• Prior experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred.

At Easypak we dream big, get stuff done and like to have fun!

Full time position with benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with an Employer Match and more!

Visit www.easypak.com for additional information about the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Easypak complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Easypak expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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