Manager / Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement

About Us
At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Manager / Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement to join our Operations team. The Manager / Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement will report to the Vice President of Operations, and drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and production planning across Open Farm's packaging portfolio. Primary focus will be on flexible packaging, stand-up pouches, corrugated boxes, and other packaging materials. This individual will own category strategy, lead supplier negotiations, manage RFQ processes, and collaborate with planning and logistics colleagues to balance cost, quality, and supply chain resilience while supporting production timelines and inventory efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging categories, including competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation to optimize cost while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
Own the packaging production plan, working closely with the supply planning team to forecast packaging needs across product categories and order packaging in line with production lead times and inventory strategy.
Lead supplier relationship management for key packaging vendors, negotiating terms, volumes, and pricing; conduct periodic business reviews to ensure performance alignment and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Lead packaging transition projects from the procurement side, managing RFQs, supplier qualification, tooling costs, and timeline coordination with Marketing, Operations, and internal stakeholders.
Analyze spend patterns, market pricing trends, and supplier performance; identify and implement cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor supplier compliance, quality metrics, and delivery performance; escalate and resolve supply disruptions to maintain continuity of production.
Utilize procurement systems and tools to manage RFQs, contracts, and performance metrics; generate reports on category spending, supplier performance, and cost savings.
What you bring to the table: