STRATEGIC SOURCING CATEGORY MANAGER

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic procurement professional to lead sourcing initiatives and category management across domestic packaging categories. This role combines the analytical and supplier-development strengths of a Sourcing Specialist with the leadership and strategic oversight responsibilities of a Category Manager.

The Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager will oversee supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement process improvements while also mentoring team members and driving operational excellence across the supply chain. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and brings deep packaging industry expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative leadership style.

Working for BOX Partners provides a fast-paced, high-growth environment ideal for those who can thrive independently with career advancement in mind.

The salary is commensurate with experience; the range of this position is $80k - 120K. This position is bonus eligible and dependent upon company goal achievement

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for domestic packaging categories

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contracting activities

• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable to company expectations for cost, quality, service, and reliability

• Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities within the packaging industry

• Drive annual cost savings initiatives and achieve agreed-upon savings goals established with the VP of Procurement

• Analyze spend data, market indices, industry trends, and category intelligence to support purchasing decisions and procurement strategies

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and operational effectiveness

• Oversee item setup accuracy including costs, supplier assignments, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and maintenance of over 40,000 item configurations

• Mentor and support buyers and sourcing team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration

• Support supplier performance management and ongoing supplier development initiatives

• Partner with operations, inventory management, transportation, and other internal departments to support business objectives

• Assist in developing procurement standards, reporting, and KPI tracking