National Beverage Corp. - Vise President, Packaging Purchasing

Location: Plantation, Florida (On site Monday through Friday) Position Summary National Beverage is seeking a highly accomplished Vice President, Packaging Purchasing to lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, supply planning, and supplier management of all packaging materials supporting our portfolio of beverage brands across North America. This executive leadership role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for aluminum cans, aluminum ends, paperboard packaging, labels, films, corrugated materials, plastic packaging, resins, and related packaging components. The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of packaging markets, commodity cost drivers, manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and commercial contracting. The VP will serve as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Sales Planning to ensure security of supply, competitive cost structures, and best-in-class supplier performance. This position is based full-time in our Fort Lauderdale headquarters. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Develop and execute sourcing strategies for all packaging categories supporting company manufacturing operations. Identify and qualify alternative and emerging sources of supply to improve cost competitiveness, business continuity, and supply resilience. Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, negotiations, and long-term strategic sourcing initiatives. Build and maintain a robust supplier portfolio capable of supporting future growth and changing market conditions. Monitor industry trends, supplier capacity developments, and competitive dynamics within the packaging sector. Commodity Management Maintain expertise in the commercial and market drivers impacting: Aluminum Aluminum can sheet Aluminum cans and ends Resins and plastics Paperboard and containerboard Corrugated packaging Energy and transportation inputs Analyze commodity market trends and develop strategies to mitigate volatility and optimize purchasing costs. Manage and negotiate commodity-based pricing mechanisms, escalators, index-linked agreements, and risk-sharing arrangements. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management Lead negotiation of supply agreements, pricing structures, service-level commitments, allocation protections, and performance guarantees. Establish contract terms that balance supply security, flexibility, inventory requirements, and cost competitiveness. Manage supplier commercial relationships at executive levels. Ensure contracts include appropriate performance metrics, quality standards, and claims resolution procedures. Supply Planning & Forecasting Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop accurate packaging forecasts. Align supply commitments and capacity reservations with production requirements. Manage supplier production planning and inventory strategies to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Support annual budgeting, long-range planning, and cost forecasting activities. Supplier Performance & Quality Management Develop supplier scorecards and performance management processes. Conduct regular business reviews with strategic suppliers. Lead corrective action activities related to supply disruptions, quality concerns, service failures, and cost recovery opportunities. Manage claims processes involving shortages, quality defects, freight damage, service failures, and contract compliance issues. Logistics & Transportation Oversee inbound transportation strategies for packaging materials. Partner with logistics providers and suppliers to optimize freight costs, service levels, and inventory positioning. Develop solutions to improve transportation efficiency and reduce supply chain risk. Monitor supplier shipping performance and transportation-related KPIs. Leadership Foster a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, supplier partnership, and continuous improvement. Collaborate eff…

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