Category Lead, Packaging NA

The Category Lead, Packaging NA reports to the Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain and is responsible for the development and execution of Magna Exteriors' packaging strategy across North America and globally where applicable.

What You Will Do

Develop, implement, and maintain global packaging category strategies aligned with Magna Exteriors business objectives, oversee divisional sourcing, and lead group activities for returnable packaging, expendable packaging, pallets, racks, dunnage, totes, corrugate, bulk containers, and packaging-related services.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The position requires strong cross-functional leadership, packaging market expertise, and the ability to develop long-term category strategies while delivering measurable value creation across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience in packaging procurement, packaging engineering, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or related automotive operations
• Minimum 4+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated progression and category ownership
• Experience sourcing and managing packaging commodities including returnable containers, expendable packaging, pallets, racks, dunnage, corrugate, and packaging services
• Strong understanding of OEM packaging requirements, automotive supply chains, material flow, and logistics principles
• Experience leading packaging optimization and transportation density improvement projects
• Proven success negotiating commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Demonstrated experience with cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, and total landed cost analysis
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs in a competitive automotive environment
• Knowledge of launch processes, packaging validation requirements, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Travel up to 25%, including international travel as required
• Sourcing Strategy, Finance, International Sourcing, Total Landed Cost, Make-vs-Buy, and Cost Modeling experience highly preferred
• Very strong PC skills required along with knowledge and experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Executive Presence
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401k or retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Travel assistance
• Professional development opportunities