Resin Category Product Manager – Packaging

Job overview

The Resin Category Product Manager – Packaging is an onsite role listed in Northbrook, Illinois, serving the greater Northwest Chicago area. Compensation is not specified. The employer is described as a recognized leader in custom packaging solutions. The role leads sourcing, supplier negotiations, category strategy, and profitability initiatives for polyethylene-based packaging products. It supports business growth by strengthening supplier partnerships, managing product lines, and identifying opportunities to improve margins.

What you'll do

• Negotiate supplier pricing, rebates, and contract terms
• develop supplier relationships and sourcing strategies for packaging products
• analyze resin markets, indices, and supplier performance
• pursue cost savings and vendor consolidation
• develop pricing strategies
• collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product teams
• manage contracts, volume commitments, lead times, and quality standards
• report on market conditions and sourcing initiatives
• support product introductions and supplier diversification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resin sourcing

category management

product management

packaging

polyethylene

supplier negotiations

procurement

pricing strategy

northbrook il

professions inc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High-visibility category role with supplier and cross-functional leadership interaction at a privately held packaging industry organization.

About the employer

Professions Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.