Zelh is a fast-growing, passionate outsourcing company.
Our mission is to be the most reliable company by offering and maintaining consistently high-quality services.
We achieve the mission by fostering long-term relationships with customers, employees, and vendors. Personal attention, timely communication, and respect for all people are the basis of our business philosophy!
At this point, Zelh is looking for a Packaging Buyer to join our client’s team.
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Buyer to lead and manage the sourcing, pricing, and procurement of all packaging materials. This role will be responsible for vendor onboarding, cost negotiations, part number creation. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of packaging materials, supplier capabilities, and procurement best practices within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement of all packaging components (e.g., bottles, lids, boxes)
- Identify and qualify new packaging suppliers and initiate onboarding with finance and operations teams
- Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and MOQs to support operational and financial targets
- Create and manage part numbers, material specifications, and vendor information in the ERP system
- Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, and Production teams to ensure packaging meets specs and timelines
- Work closely with Finance to ensure vendors are set up for payment and purchasing
- Track packaging cost trends and suggest cost-saving opportunities
- Support supply continuity and proactively manage risk in the packaging supply base
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in packaging procurement or packaging supply chain management
- Strong understanding of packaging materials, sourcing strategies, and industry suppliers
- Experience working in a manufacturing, food, beverage, cosmetics, or supplements environment preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Packaging Science, or related field
- Experience in global sourcing or importing packaging components
- Familiarity with sustainable or eco-friendly packaging trends
Working conditions:
- Work schedule: Mon-Fr 8 am - 5 pm EST
- Remote mode
- Competitive Salary in USD
- 10+ business days of paid time off, 15 - after the 2 years, 7 days of National holidays, 3 sick leaves
- Equipment provided
Zelh
- Sjedinjene Američke Države, Inostranstvo, 5 Continuum Dr, Suite B, Fletcher, NC 28732, United States of America