Sustainability, plastic pollution, and climate change have never been more at the forefront of our world as they are today.

At Ranpak, sustainability has been in our DNA since our founding in 1972. Ranpak’s goal then was to create the first environmentally responsible system to protect products during shipment and today, our mission remains the same: To deliver sustainable packaging solutions that help improve supply chain performance and costs, reduce environmental impact, and support a variety of growing business needs globally. The development and improvement of materials, technologies (such as automation) and total solution systems have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in eCommerce and industrial supply chain solutions.

Ranpak’s customers span across a variety of industries including automotive parts, electronics, eCommerce, machinery and home goods. Our customers include Amazon, IKEA, Sephora, Misfit Market and BMW.

Ranpak’s corporate headquarters are in Concord Township, Ohio with European and Asia Pacific headquarters in Heerlen, the Netherlands and Singapore City, Singapore, respectively. Additionally, we are building a state of the art new facility in Shelton, CT. This position will be based out of the corporate headquarters in Concord Township, Ohio (about 30-40 minutes east of Cleveland, OH).

Ranpak Holdings Corp. is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: PACK).

Summary:

The Sourcing Manager will manage sourcing and supply chain activities for paper conversion machines, components, and accessories for a publicly traded leader in the sustainable cushioning industry; perform make-buy assessments for items currently sourced domestically and overseas; assess supply chain opportunities and make comprehensive recommendations to business leadership based on detailed analysis; develop the methodology for identifying supply chain risk and apply this model to existing supply base; recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies; proactively identify and qualify new suppliers to support growth and new product introductions; cultivate a collaborative relationship with the supply base and implement both supplier scorecards and business reviews; identify and drive net material inflation initiatives to achieve cost savings targets; and help manage the business’ Capex program.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage supply chain activities, including risk, for paper converting machines, components, and accessories.
• Primarily focus on direct materials but also support indirect purchasing, as required.
• Drive cost saving initiatives to meet Net Material Inflation (NMI) targets.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with supply base.
• Develop and apply supplier scorecard methodology, establishing a cadence for business reviews.
• Purchase strategic Capex and define sourcing strategy for strategic equipment.
• Manage company-owned tooling located at supplier locations: actively tracking use and remaining life expectancy, and budgeting Capex for replacement tooling, as necessary.
• Liaise with Engineering and Project teams to support new product development and introductions. Where appropriate develop the procurement strategy for each project.
• Collaboratively perform make/buy analysis to help guide sound insourcing/outsourcing decisions.
• Collate specifications and technical and quality requirements to produce detailed RFQs.
• Develop and implement standardized tendering documentation and evaluation templates.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria, including price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, capabilities, capacities, reputation and history.
• Manage the RFQ process to ensure relevant stakeholder, technical, and end-user reviews are incorporated, and recorded, in the review and decision-making process.
• Evaluate responses in terms of Health, Safety, & Environment, Quality and Value.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying new supply sources, ensuring appropriate due diligence.
• Negotiate terms and conditions ensuring compliance with relevant International Laws and Trading practices, and INCOTERMS.
• Coordinate contract milestones, drawings, documentation, and deliverables (e.g., first-article testing and acceptance events).
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to manage: critical supplier performance, strategic safety stock levels, redundant suppliers and tooling, etc.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance following placement to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years relevant experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience performing make/buy decisions that shaped supply chain strategy and produced demonstrated customer service improvements.
• Procurement experience with plant equipment, machinery, and capital expenditures exceeding $500K value.
• Experience in: project purchasing, contract negotiation and execution, and risk management.

Preferred:

• BA – supply chain / purchasing / operations / business.
• MBA
• Manufacturing experience with an international footprint.
• SAP experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good awareness of Procurement best practice procedures.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.