Purchasing Specialist - Packaging

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.

Our Home is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Purchasing Specialist - Packaging to support purchasing within our packaging operations. This role requires strong expertise in film and corrugated materials. Reporting to the Packaging Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Specialist - Packaging will manage blanket purchase orders across multiple manufacturing plants, support vendor communications, and contribute to packaging development and optimization efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain blanket purchase orders in NetSuite ERP system (BPOs) for packaging materials across all plant locations; monitor usage, balances, expirations, and supplier alignment
• Act as the liaison between plant buyers, suppliers, and accounts payable to resolve PO discrepancies and ensure smooth procurement operations
• Support supplier onboarding, pricing updates, contract tracking, and accurate data entry into ERP systems
• Maintain procurement reports, trackers/KPIs, and dashboards to support visibility and compliance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements
• Assist in strategic sourcing projects and initiatives, such as developing new sourcing strategies, conducting spend analysis, or implementing category management programs
• Analyze packaging material usage, cost trends, and vendor performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvement
• Assist in packaging standardization, SKU rationalization, and sustainability efforts (e.g., downgauging, recyclability)
• Maintain and update packaging specifications and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, packaging engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement or packaging engineering, preferably within the CPG or food industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in film and corrugated materials including sourcing, performance testing, and cost analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with sourcing and procurement software.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel to supplier sites or manufacturing facilities up to 10%

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

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