Packaging Procurement Manager

Packaging Procurement Manager Location Spring, TX : Job Summary ~ This role is responsible for providing direct leadership for a team of individual contributors, overseeing programs related to supply chain strategic development, and planning, directing, and monitoring operational activities with accountability for results. The role leads cross-functional projects to solve strategic supply chain problems, manages supply chain models, and develops recommendations based on benchmarking and financial data. The role executes approaches for partnerships and strategies to drive new business opportunities and guides process improvements in alignment with business tactics and strategy. Responsibilities Provides direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors to coordinate, manage, and lead strategic development related projects for a moderately complex category or business unit. Plans, directs and monitors operational/tactical activities of staff, and holds accountability for results of a major strategic development program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a limited scope. Manages strategic packaging supply chain models that translate physical and financial flows into business processes, implementing product and services supply chains into the company's business systems. Leads a team to conduct data analysis, and leverages insights to develop recommendations based on benchmarking, financial results, and statistical data. Develops and executes an approach and implementation for partnerships and strategies that accelerate the establishment of new business opportunities. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Applies packaging industry knowledge and experience to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established frameworks. Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes. Education & Experience Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 7-10 years of job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in supply chain, operations, or a related field. Preferred Certifications NA Knowledge & Skills Packaging procurement knowledge and experience. Preferred - Packaging supply chain knowledge in Mexico. Cross-Org Skills Customer Centricity Prioritization Resilience Team Management Strategic Thinking Impact & Scope ~ Impacts function and leads projects requiring understanding of multiple disciplines or areas of HP. Complexity ~ Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways. Disclaimer ~ This describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.