Description With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and display your true potential. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Salary, full time With top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including: Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental, and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Free virtual exercise therapy and health coaching Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Profit Sharing accelerated by YOUR performance Exclusive role benefits: Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP) Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment) Work Your Way (hybrid work) - Three days on site with anchor day on Wednesdays Company computer provided Career advancement opportunities HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM (Overview & Key Responsibilities): The Global Strategic Sourcing Lead for packaging categories is responsible for defining the category sourcing strategies, as well as overall supply chain management. This role demands a deep understanding of packaging markets, supplier capabilities, sustainability practices, and innovations in packaging technology. The individual will lead efforts to optimize packaging sourcing strategies to enhance quality, ensure cost-effectiveness, manage risks, and support the company's sustainability goals. Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech company values, vision, and mission. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for packaging materials, focusing on sustainability, innovation, cost reduction, supply chain resilience, safety, and supply chain risk. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional leadership to understand packaging needs and align sourcing strategies with business goals. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management for packaging suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, sustainability, and delivery requirements. Responsible for the delivery of specific cost reduction and cash flow targets in alignment with overarching goals and objectives, with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Visit various domestic and international suppliers and Lube-Tech facilities to help with site audits, manage supplier performance reviews, identify sourcing cost savings, and process improvement opportunities. Monitor global trends in packaging materials, technologies, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage. Implement risk management practices for packaging supply chains, addressing potential supply disruptions, commodity price volatility, and regulatory changes. Support New Product Development (NPD) projects with packaging expertise, ensuring supply chain capabilities align with project timelines and specifications. Manage supplier related COPQ, packaging materials product life cycle, as well as actively participate in SMOG action plans WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. 5-10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience with a strong focus on packaging materials. Demonstrated ability in negotiating agreements and managing supplier relationships. Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and practices. Lean manufacturing experience preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Successfully drive simultaneous activities, meet deadlines, and achieve resul s. Familiarity with Government regulations. Ability to work independently, creatively, and be an innovative thinker. Thorough working knowledge of ERP applications (i.e. JDE). Advanced MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally for supplier engagements and industry events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.