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Procurement Manager, Packaging (B788)Department:OperationsLocation:Burlington, MAAbout the CompanyThe Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, dental chews and supplements. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world.Your #lifeatwellnesspetWhen you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today!Our Procurement team at Wellness Pet is made up of professionals who understand the difference our products make in the lives of pets and the families who love them. We are currently seeking aProcurement Manager, Packagingto join our team in our Corporate Headquarters in Burlington, MA. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Procurement Manager, Packaging will support Wellness Pet-s packaging spend, drive supply chain efforts in projects related to new packaging development, evaluate new vendors and packaging technology, all while ensuring cost optimization across all formats for our internal manufacturing sites and our co-manufacturers.What You-ll AccomplishConduct market research related to packaging materials, track pricing trends and conduct cost analyses to ensure a competitive packaging portfolioAnalyze upstream feedstocks/commodities; create cost models to understand impact on pricing of finished packaging materialsManage direct and indirect packaging cost across a diverse portfolio of finished products manufactured at our internal sites and 3rd?party co-manufacturers totaling $285 Million++ annuallyAssist the packaging manager with the packaging spend - tracking packaging buys with the Planning group & Co manufacturing partners. Ensure agreed upon buying strategies are implementedDevelop and publish in conjunction with the Packaging Manager, key PPV/ IPV & performance indicator reporting (KPI) for the packaging categoryTroubleshoot and resolve packaging related issues in conjunction with the packaging engineering teamIdentify and qualify new supply sources to reduce cost, simplify our supply chain and improve the overall quality of our vendor baseCoordinate vendor qualification and management processes with our Quality, Manufacturing and R&D teamsSupport annual budget setting process for packagingAssist with supplier negotiations and coordinating contract executionIdentify and drive value optimization initiatives for cost / manufacturing efficienciesDrive periodic packaging reconciliation with internal & external manufacturing partnersDrive Wellness Pet-s agenda towards developing a sustainable packaging portfolioManage multiple projects simultaneously; including meeting facilitation, documentation, creating and managing timelines, and identifying opportunities for cost savingsLive the Wellness Pet values and culture and doing whatever it takes for the pets who depend on usWho We-re Looking ForTeam Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed in all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so we are seeking an individual who:Is consumer focused in all they doContinually challenge themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensure it-s done the right way as opposed to the easy wayHold themselves and others accountableEmbraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities.Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engages in healthy debateCelebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselvesGives back to their community and supports sustainable practicesIn addition to our Wellie values, we are looking for someone who is an analytical self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Other qualifications include:Bachelors Degree in supply chain, procurement, packaging, or a related field3 years of experience working in a procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing environmentAn understanding of basic manufacturing cost models & processesThe ability to analyze and present data to multiple levels of the organizationWell-developed project management skillsAbility to work collaboratively across different functionsAbility to travel 30% of the timeWhy Work for Wellness PetWe care about the wellbeing of our people, their families and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development. More information about our benefits can be found on ourwebsite ( .The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.Ready to leash up and take a walk with us? Apply atwww.wellnesspet.com/careers.#LI-TS1#LI-hybrid