Director, Packaging Procurement

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Supply Chain Procurement

Job Posting Title:

Director, Packaging Procurement

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!

• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.

• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.

• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a Director, Packaging Procurement to join our Supply Chain organization, based out of our Oak Brook, Illinois office. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, sourcing, and supplier management of packaging categories across TreeHouse Foods.

In this role, you will drive cost savings initiatives, enhance supplier performance, and partner cross-functionally to support innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy while ensuring strong supplier relationships and consistent service levels across the business.

You will add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives across packaging categories to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Developing and executing category strategies aligned to enterprise supply chain and business objectives
• Managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations to establish long-term partnerships
• Monitoring packaging spend, market trends, and pricing dynamics to inform business decisions
• Developing and implementing supplier performance metrics and scorecards
• Partnering with cross-functional teams, including Packaging Engineering, Finance, and Operations, to support innovation and sustainability initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies and contract standards
• Overseeing supplier claims and dispute resolution processes
• Driving continuous improvement across procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost structure

Important Details:

• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $154,700.00 - $232,100.00 USD annually. Individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation opportunities may be available for candidates with specialized skills or extensive experience.
• This is a hybrid role based out of our Oak Brook, Illinois office
• Travel may be required based on business and supplier needs

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field required
• Ten (10) or more years of procurement experience, including packaging categories within CPG or food manufacturing
• Strong strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience
• Experience analyzing financial data, contracts, and total cost of ownership models
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience preferred
• Experience developing supplier performance metrics and driving continuous improvement Ability to operate as a strategic partner across functions to deliver business results
  

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected]

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