Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects

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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. With over a century of printing experience, we are focused on the future-developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. When you join MCC, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Job title: Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects

The Procurement Leader, Category & Strategic Projects is a hybrid role responsible for developing and executing category strategies while leading high-impact, cross-functional procurement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role partners closely with Global Category Managers and business stakeholders to drive cost optimization, ensure continuity of supply, and deliver measurable value through disciplined project execution and strong supplier management.

Responsibilities:

Category Strategy & Supplier Management

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for key categories (e.g., pressure sensitive and film materials)
• Partner with Global Category Managers to implement contracts, supplier strategies, and best practices across North America
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and ongoing performance management
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, service, and cost expectations
• Support supplier issue resolution, including quality claims and performance improvement initiatives

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, and risk logs (RAID) while maintaining clear visibility to stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, finance, and suppliers
• Facilitate decision-making, remove obstacles, and escalate risks as needed
• Drive implementation of sourcing initiatives into operations, ensuring sustainable outcomes

Analytics & Performance Management

• Conduct sourcing and cost analyses, including baseline assessments, cost modeling, and supplier benchmarking
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, supplier performance, and project outcomes
• Develop insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Contribute to the development of procurement tools, reporting, and dashboards

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, aligning procurement initiatives with business priorities
• Influence and collaborate across functions to drive alignment and accountability
• Support change management efforts tied to procurement transformation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and ways of working

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, project management, or related field
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business results
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling, data analysis, and supplier evaluation
• Experience managing supplier relationships, sourcing processes, and negotiations
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)
• Experience in a packaging, manufacturing or industrial environment required.

Key Competencies

• Strategic sourcing & category management
• Project execution & delivery discipline
• Stakeholder management and influencing without authority
• Data-driven decision making
• Risk management and problem solving
• Continuous improvement mindset

This role is primarily office-based or home office-based, requiring extended periods of sitting, computer use, occasional walking or light lifting, and may involve brief visits to manufacturing areas; reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.