Procurement Manager, Industrial Packaging - Morristown, NJ

The Procurement Manager – Industrial Packaging at Arxada is responsible for leading global procurement activities for industrial packaging materials, driving cost savings, supplier management, and supply chain continuity.

Location: Morristown, NJ (Remote)

Salary: $106,000–$123,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead all global procurement activities for industrial packaging, ensuring strong category strategy and competitive advantage.
• Build and maintain deep understanding of supply markets, economics, technologies, and cost drivers relevant to IBC totes, plastic drums, and related components.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Lead negotiation planning and execution for commercial terms and supply agreements, collaborating with operations, quality, legal and other internal partners.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and packaging rationalization initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Supplier Quality to monitor performance, support audits, and ensure compliance with quality agreements.
• Develop risk management strategies and ensure proactive mitigation planning for global supply continuity.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, leveraging global synergies and promoting accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or Business.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in procurement or engineering within an industrial packaging environment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity and engineered materials (e.g., HDPE/rHDPE, PP/rPP, thermoplastics, steel).
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation.
• Experience working in regulated industries preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave

Additional Information

• The role offers a salary range of $106,000 to $123,000, with compensation varying based on experience, education, and other factors.
• Arxada is an equal opportunity employer.