Packaging Procurement Specialist

Ancient Crunch Inc. • Hackettstown, NJ • 5h ago

Experience Required 3+ years in procurement, vendor management, or purchasing of flexible packaging at a CPG manufacturer, or in account management, back office, or operations at a packaging supplier + Experience with graphic-designed packaging (pouches, bags, printed boxes) is a must either way + Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP software, plus solid Excel/Google Sheets and modeling skills

Minimum Education Required Bachelor's

Expected Start Date 11/29/2026

Compensation $25.00 - $34.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Shift Unspecified

Job Description Packaging Procurement Specialist

Hackettstown, NJ

Full-Time

Operations

$25 - $34 / hour

Company Overview

Ancient Crunch Inc. is the fastest-growing healthy snack brand in the U.S. Our flagship product, MASA Chips, is the #1-selling tallow-fried tortilla chips in premium retailers like Erewhon. We manufacture all MASA products in-house at our Hackettstown facility using real ingredients-no seed oils, artificial flavors, or preservatives. All operations adhere to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.

Reports To: Vendor Relations Manager

Direct Reports: None anticipated at the start, though direct reports may be added or removed from time to time based on operational needs.

Location: Onsite at company HQ, Hackettstown NJ

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Some flexibility later or earlier may be needed at times

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Packaging Procurement Manager to join our team. The Packaging Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the sourcing, sizing, purchasing, and delivery of packaging materials used in our production process (with an emphasis on flexible packaging), ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.

The responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive. As Ancient Crunch scales, the requirements of this position will expand and adapt. The Packaging Procurement Specialist is expected to lead new initiatives and assume additional duties consistent with this title and the long-term evolution of our procurement and operations strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Specifically, you will do...

Material Planning and Inventory Coordination

Goal: Ensure sufficient materials are available as needed, without significant overstocking.

Action: Use sales projections and historical SKU mix to model out material needs by SKU. Translate production targets into material requirements (e.g., X bags of Y chip = Z pouches, etc.). Build an ordering buffer based on lead times of different vendors. Maintain a live model that adjusts as forecasts change and communicate needs to vendors proactively.

Material Ordering and Timely Deliveries

Goal: Ensure material orders are received with sufficient time to prevent delays in production.

Action: Place orders based on production needs and ensure materials are received by the required deadlines. Monitor and manage lead times, and follow up frequently to ensure timely delivery. Handle any delays or issues with suppliers promptly and professionally.

Cost Management

Goal: Get the best value for materials purchased.

Action: Negotiate pricing and purchase terms with suppliers where applicable. Regularly review supplier contracts and seek opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.

Inventory Management

Goal: Keep production well-stocked without excess inventory.

Action: Act as a backup to the production team, ensuring that materials are replenished in a timely manner to prevent shortages. Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure proper material tracking and storage.

Quality Control and Problem Resolution

Goal: Ensure received materials meet our quality standards, and resolve issues quickly if they don't.

Action: Inspect materials upon delivery to ensure they meet the required specifications. Address any quality issues directly with the suppliers to resolve them efficiently.

Packaging Spec and Artwork Maintenance

Goal: Keep all our specs and artwork organized

Goal: Ensure artwork is updated as needed

Action: Maintain database of artwork and proofs, keep them up to date, communicate artwork files to vendors, maintain records of ordered bags in conformance with the designs. Maintain updated list of sizing and material

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

N/A

Job Type

Full Time

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