Sourcing Specialist

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Manufacturing
The Role

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet  

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.   

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.  

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.   

About Huhtamaki

At Huhtamaki, we are committed to protecting food, people, and the planet. We provide innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers around the world. Join our team and be part of a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and resourceful Procurement & Logistics Specialist with strong market awareness and international sourcing capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing procurement operations, coordinating with planning and logistics teams, and driving cost-effective sourcing strategies in alignment with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Supplier Research:

  • Conduct market research across local and international markets as assigned by the Marketing Coordinator.

  • Identify and evaluate new suppliers; support supplier mapping and cross-trading initiatives within the group.

  • Monitor market trends, innovations, and competitor activities relevant to packaging and raw materials.

Procurement Coordination:

  • Collaborate with the planning and logistics teams to place, track, and manage purchase orders.

  • Maintain and update supplier information and contract details in the ERP system.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and quality standards.

  • Support continuous improvement in sourcing processes and cost optimization.

Data Management & Reporting:

  • Create and maintain supplier and customer data, including accurate address and contact information.

  • Compile sales and purchasing data, perform statistical analyses, and prepare regular reports for leadership.

  • Communicate market intelligence and procurement performance updates to the Regional Manager and other stakeholders.

Quality & Compliance:

  • Adhere to the Quality Assurance system and contribute to the development of procedures and internal controls.

  • Ensure all procurement activities align with company policies and sustainability goals.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement and/or logistics, preferably in an industrial or packaging environment.

  • Experience in local and international sourcing, and a strong understanding of supplier management.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office tools.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

  • Collaborative team player with a proactive, learning-oriented attitude.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a company that is passionate about protecting the future through sustainable packaging solutions. You’ll work with a global team, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow within a purpose-driven organization.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.

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Batavia, OH
5,380 Employees

What We Do

Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com

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