Packaging Buyer

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