Reporting to Director of Procurement of Consumer Products, this position is responsible for developing and implementing global commodity sourcing strategies in support of assigned SBU (s) working with cross functional teams.  Tasks will also include improving efficiency of purchasing spent by reducing the total cost of ownership/continuous improvement associated with a portfolio of spend categories while maintaining or improving service for the specified SBU(s).  Additionally s/he role will serve to champion the use and compliance to Global Procurement Policies & Procedures – Promote Functional Excellence.  

• MUST HAVE STRATEGIC SOURCING BACKGROUND IN HIGH VELOCITY CONSUMER PACKAGING MATERIALS
• Minimum 5 years experience in purchasing or commercial function with proven track record in:
• delivering year over year opportunities
• driving change through organizations
• Outstanding cross-functional leadership skills
• Willingness to constructively dissent and challenge senior management
• Ability to get buy-in and commitment from internal/external stakeholders
• World class supplier relationship skills. 
• Strategic ability to develop high-impact sourcing strategies.
• Analytical - ability to understand and define most critical issues and develop methodologies for collecting and analyzing relevant data (make vs. buy, TCO, lease vs buy, NPV etc) .
• Category/supply base knowledge/insights
• Strong negotiating skills.  Thorough understanding of sales/marketing practices.
• Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans.