Supply Chain Manager, Packaging

TricorBraun

Supply Chain Manager at TricorBraun leading sourcing and supply chain innovations. Manage supplier relationships, develop strategies, and support customer success in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and packaging materials, with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to analyze data and market trends to drive innovation and cost savings in supply chain operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementSourcing StrategiesPackaging Industry ExperienceNegotiation SkillsData Analysis Using ERP/CRM

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementCategory ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementQuotation SolicitationsPrice ReviewsCommercial NegotiationsPackaging Materials KnowledgeManufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain Data Analysis

Soft Skills

PrioritizationCustomer FocusCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCRM ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Primary PackagingSupplier EvaluationMarket ConditionsSupply RisksCost SavingsInnovationSupplier Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to support business objectives, customer requirements, and profitability goals
Manage supplier relationships, including supplier identification, qualification, development, performance management, and ongoing business reviews
Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analyses, and sourcing recommendations for customer opportunities and critical initiatives
Serve as a technical supply chain resource by providing expertise on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, packaging materials, and product solutions
Negotiate pricing, lead times, service levels, supply agreements, and commercial terms to achieve optimal business outcomes
Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to support customer programs, product launches, and key efforts
Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity and support customer commitments
Evaluate market conditions, supplier trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to find opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage
Analyze sourcing, supplier, and supply chain data using ERP, CRM, and reporting tools to support business decisions and performance improvement efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, category management, or packaging-related environments
Primary packaging industry experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting packaging products such as plastic containers, closures, dispensers, glass packaging, flexible packaging, or other primary packaging components
In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies
Proven experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements
Demonstrated success leading quotation solicitations, supplier assessments, price reviews, and commercial negotiations
Experience supporting customer-facing packaging programs and technical product solutions
Ability to prioritize several tasks while working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
A collaborative, team-oriented culture
The opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and innovative packaging solutions
The ability to directly impact customer success, supplier performance, and business growth