Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

The Sr. Director of Procurement is a key strategic leader responsible for driving a world-class global procurement function within a manufacturing environment. This role is tasked with optimizing sourcing strategies, strengthening supply chain resilience, and integrating sustainable procurement initiatives. The Sr. Director of Procurement will play a critical role in EBITDA growth through value creation, cost efficiencies, and strategic supplier partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

 

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a global procurement team capable of capitalizing on supply market opportunities while ensuring operational excellence.
• Lead and execute procurement initiatives across multiple geographies and manufacturing facilities, leveraging economies of scale and supplier innovation.
• Partner with Senior Leadership to drive a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement, capability building, and talent development within the procurement function.

Governance, Processes, and Policies

• Develop and execute a robust procurement strategy that aligns with the company's manufacturing operations, sustainability goals, and EBITDA growth targets.
• Implement standardized procurement policies and processes to enhance efficiency, visibility, cost control, and sustainability.
• Embed sustainable procurement practices into governance frameworks to ensure long-term environmental and social responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency

Category Management and Sourcing

• Maximize value creation and drive EBITDA enhancement through strategic category management, supplier negotiations, and cost leadership.
• Identify new opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering, and strategic supplier collaborations to enhance competitiveness.
• Leverage market intelligence and supplier partnerships to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Ensure category strategies incorporate circular economy principles, responsible sourcing, and environmentally sustainable materials to reduce carbon footprint.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply chain resilience and minimize disruption risks.
• Develop risk management frameworks to proactively address supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure business continuity.
• Negotiate and oversee supplier agreements, ensuring they align with long-term business objectives and operational excellence.
• Implement supplier sustainability assessments and collaboration programs to drive responsible business practices, reduce environmental impact, and enhance ethical sourcing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in supplier performance through benchmarking, innovation incentives, and ongoing capability development.

Procurement Systems Management

• Enhance procurement efficiency through the deployment of digital tools, AI-driven analytics, and ERP integration.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize purchasing decisions, improve supplier collaboration, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Continuously assess and improve procurement systems to support scalability and operational resilience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support global manufacturing initiatives from a cost, risk, and sustainability standpoint, ensuring alignment with business growth strategies.
• Educate and align internal stakeholders on procurement best practices and value creation opportunities.
• Lead strategic discussions with senior leadership to optimize procurement’s impact on EBITDA and overall financial performance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Trust & Collaboration: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

 

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of procurement and supply chain leadership experience; at least 5 years in a management role.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supplier innovation, and supply chain resiliency while enhancing EBITDA.
• Solid understanding of sustainable procurement, ESG principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with digital procurement tools, ERP systems, and AI-driven sourcing technologies.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Broad understanding of the global chemical and resin industry.

The standard compensation for this role is $169,800 - $254,700. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.