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Senior Manager of Accounting at The Panaro Group

The Panaro Group · Pico Rivera, United States Of America · Onsite

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Company Description:

Our client is an employee-owned leader in creative packaging and display solutions, trusted by top brands, retailers, and e-commerce partners. With a blend of passion, innovation, and consumer insight, they help products stand out and sales take off. They bring products to life; powered by passion, driven by purpose.

Job Description:

This role leads strategic sourcing across packaging, display, and fulfillment categories. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure operational excellence across a diverse vendor base. This individual will play a key role in optimizing purchasing workflows, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting scalable growth.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management
    • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories
    • Identify and evaluate second source and offshore suppliers
    • Conduct RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs to support competitive sourcing
    • Maintain and update supplier scorecards, lead performance reviews
    • Monitor AVL to ensure robust supplier coverage across all categories
    • Negotiate pricing agreements and blanket purchase contracts
  • Market Intelligence & Cost Optimization
    • Conduct market, spend, and specification analysis to identify value opportunities
    • Define cost structures and supplier landscapes across key materials (e.g., folding cartons, plastics, accessories)
    • Lead innovation partnerships and continuous improvement initiatives
    • Develop multi-year commodity strategies aligned with stakeholder needs
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with internal teams to align sourcing strategies with production and customer service needs
    • Support vendor onboarding and training sessions
    • Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize freight and fulfillment sourcing
  • Performance & Compliance
    • Conduct supplier risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards
    • Prepare and deliver performance appraisals for purchasing staff
    • Ensure sourcing practices align with company values and ethical standards

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and vendor ecosystems
  • Experience with corrugated packaging, inventory control, and shipping logistics a plus
  • Advanced project management and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High ethical standards and ownership mindset
  • Energetic, optimistic, and fun to work with
  • Consultative, data-driven, and collaborative approach
Additional Information:

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

Other Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Travel: Up to 20% domestic travel required
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Physical Demands
    • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
      • Requires standing, sitting, walking, and color vision
  • Pre-Employment
    • Candidates must successfully complete background and reference checks, a drug screening, and a physical exam prior to hire.

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