Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Packaging

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🕒 September 30

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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WD-40 Company

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1953

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

WD-40 Company is a global manufacturer and distributor of maintenance products, known primarily for its multi-use product WD-40, which is used as a lubricant, rust preventative, and cleaner. The company markets a range of products under various brand names aimed at solving problems in the areas of maintenance and repair for both professional and household applications. WD-40 Company not only focuses on the efficacy of their products but also emphasizes sustainability and corporate responsibility in its operations.

📋 Description

• Own supplier price management end to end • Track market and raw material cost drivers • Analyze supplier increase letters and index data, recommend positions, and negotiate • Engage suppliers and upstream supply chains to negotiate cost reductions • Manage stakeholders across Planning, QA, R&D, and Marketing • Support can sourcing strategy as the company grows across Latin America • Manage corrugate pricing, promotions, configurations, and cost requests • Build cost models, price lists, and variance reviews • Support custom molding solutions for bottle conversion projects • Travel up to 30% to suppliers and contract manufacturers in the US, Mexico, and Brazil

🎯 Requirements

• 3–7 years in strategic sourcing or procurement for direct materials (packaging, components, or raw materials) • Contract manufacturing experience on either the client or supplier side • Hands-on experience with plastics: resin, bottles, injection or blow molding • Track record of managing supplier pricing with data, negotiating increases and reductions • Strong Excel skills and ability to work through detailed cost data • Critical thinking and curiosity • Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across functions • Must be able to work in the United States; this position does not offer visa sponsorship • Bonus points: can or metal packaging, corrugate, Power BI, Microsoft D365, international sourcing

🏖️ Benefits

• Contributions are acknowledged and rewarded • Values-aligned organization • Learning-based culture • Career growth opportunities into leading the full packaging component portfolio • Inclusive culture where individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging