Job Functions
- Lead sourcing efforts for primary and secondary packaging materials (e.g. bottles, jars, caps, tubes, labels,
cartons).
- Identify, evaluate and quality local and international packaging suppliers.
- Manage RFQs, negotiations and contract agreements to ensure cost competitiveness and supplier
reliability.
- Analyze market trends, price fluctuations, and supply risks; recommend sourcing strategies accordingly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness).
- Collaborate with suppliers on innovation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Work closely with Packaging Development, R&D, QA and Production teams to understand packaging
requirements.
- Support new product development and launches by ensuring packaging availability and readiness.
- Coordinate with Finance and Supply Chain for budget alignment, lead time planning and inventory control.
- Ensure packaging materials comply with local (Philippine FDA) and international regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, price databases, supplier records and packaging specifications.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Technology, Business
Administration or related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in the cosmetics, personal care or
FMCG industry.
- Deep knowledge in packaging materials (plastic, glass, laminates etc.) and manufacturing processes.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management and contract management skills.
- Familiar with GMP, ISO and packaging related regulatory requirements.
- Familiar with FDA regulations and ASEAN cosmetic directive (ACD) compliance.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
