Senior Purchasing Specialist Packaging

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Take ownership of packaging supplier strategy across key categories (corrugate gift box molded pulp labels manuals flexible materials foams and other protective packaging) ensuring cost quality capacity and sustainability performance.
• Build maintain and govern packaging AVLs by identifying qualifying onboarding and developing suppliers that align to SharkNinja product regional and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering Quality Sustainability and Regulatory teams to scout assess and commercialize compliant material opportunities including recycled content paper-based alternatives mono-material and plastic-reduction solutions.
• Develop should-cost and total-cost models for packaging that include material conversion tooling freight duties EPR schemes packaging taxes eco-modulated fees and other regulatory cost exposure.
• Lead RFQs supplier negotiations and cost-down initiatives to deliver the best balance of cost performance compliance and speed to market.
• Monitor supplier capabilities market trends and packaging regulations; recommend new sources technology options and risk mitigation plans to strengthen supply security and sustainability performance.
• Maintain packaging cost trackers AVL records supplier scorecards and executive-ready summaries while operating with a multi-cultural working style across China and global teams.

You are Expected:

• 68 years of experience in packaging sourcing procurement supply chain or packaging engineering within home appliances consumer goods or a related industry ideally in multinational environments
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials converting processes tooling and cost drivers across paper plastic molded fiber labels inserts and protective packaging
• Hands-on experience building and managing AVLs supplier qualification supplier development and commercial negotiations
• Familiarity with packaging sustainability requirements and regional regulations including EPR packaging taxes/fees recyclability recycled content and restricted-substance compliance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to build should-cost and total-cost models and translate regulatory impacts into sourcing recommendations
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (verbal and written) able to independently manage communication with both Chinese and international suppliers
• Self-motivated and independent with strong stakeholder management communication and project management skills
• Strong execution negotiation persuasion and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office data analysis and project management tools; ERP/PLM experience is a plus

Education/Certifications/Affiliations

• Bachelors degree (or above) in Packaging Engineering Materials Science Supply Chain Business or a related discipline preferred
• MBA CPSM packaging-related certification or sustainability/compliance training is an advantage

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel across East and South China (Guangdong Zhejiang Jiangsu etc.) and periodic travel across Southeast Asia to support supplier qualification audits and development