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Package development and sourcing manager

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD100,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Sourcing & Packaging Development Manager to lead procurement initiatives across packaging materials and contract manufacturing partners. This individual will play a critical role in supporting innovation, driving cost savings, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring packaging solutions align with quality, sustainability, and operational objectives.
  • Join a high-growth CPG with significant visibility and impact.
  • Own strategic initiatives from concept to commercialization.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing beauty and personal care company within the Los Angeles area.

Job Description

The Key Responsibilities for the Package Development and Sourcing manager areStrategic Sourcing

  • Lead sourcing activities for packaging materials and contract manufacturing partners.
  • Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost savings, and sustainability objectives.



Packaging Development

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new packaging solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve packaging functionality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
  • Support the commercialization and execution of packaging initiatives.



Cost & Supplier Management

  • Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiations, and spend analysis.
  • Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, and capacity metrics.
  • Resolve supplier issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.



Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Maintain sourcing data, reporting, and supplier records within ERP systems.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Product Development, and Logistics teams to support business objectives.
  • Ensure a smooth transition from product development through ongoing production.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Package Development and Sourcing Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Demonstrated experience managing sourcing activities for packaging materials and contract manufacturing.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a proven record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
  • Experience developing cost models and conducting financial analyses.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes, commodity markets, and supplier risk management.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience within beauty, skincare, personal care, health and wellness, or related consumer products industries.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
  • Experience supporting packaging innovation and new product launches.
  • Exposure to sustainability initiatives and packaging optimization projects



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing consumer products organization.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with direct exposure to executive leadership.
Contact
Brinn Borowsky
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079210

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Contract & Vendor Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brinn Borowsky
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079210
 

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