Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
033737 Sourcing Manager (Open)Job Description:
The Sourcing Manager plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier evaluations, and supporting cost optimization initiatives across designated spend categories. This role is responsible for managing sourcing events, negotiating competitive commercial terms, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. The Manager contributes to category strategy development while focusing on operational execution, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing Execution
- Support the development and execution of category strategies to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.
- Manage the sourcing lifecycle and development, supplier evaluations, negotiation, and contract preparation.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing recommendations.
Project Management
- Lead sourcing and procurement-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring clear scope definition, timeline management, and delivery of key milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams and maintain strong communication to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues (Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, etc.).
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, action logs, and status reports.
- Identify risks and mitigation plans to ensure project objectives are met on time and within scope.
- Drive accountability across internal teams and suppliers to ensure successful project execution and adoption of sourcing outcomes.
Negotiation & Contracting
- Lead negotiations for global and high impact sourcing events.
- Develop negotiation plans to achieve competitive commercial terms.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Manage supplier relationships, track and report performance KPI’s.
- Support quarterly supplier business reviews and corrective action follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Project Mgmt., Business, or related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement (Capex, MRO, Opex).
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of sourcing processes, cost analysis, and contract management.
- Experience with procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
- Fluent in English
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with sourcing, category management, and/or supply chain operations.
- Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and to work effectively independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and planning skills.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
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EEO Statement:
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
