WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company
WD-40 Company manufactures and distributes maintenance and repair products for professional and household use. Best known for its WD-40 multi-use product, the company develops solutions that help lubricate, protect against rust, and clean a wide range of surfaces and equipment. Its broader operations include manufacturing, logistics, and consulting-related business functions, supported by a global workforce of 501–1,000 employees. The company also highlights sustainability and corporate responsibility as part of how it operates.

Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Packaging (California Remote)

Lead packaging procurement for plastics, cans, Smart Straw, and corrugate at WD-40 Company. Manage supplier pricing, cost models, negotiations, and packaging supply initiatives.

Description

  • Manage supplier pricing across the full lifecycle
  • Monitor market conditions and raw material cost drivers
  • Evaluate supplier increase notices and index data, recommend negotiation positions, and conduct negotiations
  • Work with suppliers and upstream supply chains to achieve cost reductions
  • Coordinate stakeholders across Planning, Quality Assurance, R&D, and Marketing
  • Support can-sourcing strategy as the business expands across Latin America
  • Oversee corrugate pricing, promotions, configurations, and cost requests
  • Develop cost models, price lists, and variance analyses
  • Support custom molding solutions for bottle-conversion projects
  • Travel up to 30% to suppliers and contract manufacturers in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil

Requirements

  • Three to seven years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience with direct materials such as packaging, components, or raw materials
  • Experience with contract manufacturing on the client or supplier side
  • Practical knowledge of plastics, including resin, bottles, and injection or blow molding
  • Demonstrated ability to manage data-driven supplier pricing and negotiate increases and reductions
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort analyzing detailed cost data
  • Strong critical-thinking skills and intellectual curiosity
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to build cross-functional relationships
  • Ability to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Additional experience with can or metal packaging, corrugate, Power BI, Microsoft D365, or international sourcing is advantageous

Benefits

  • A workplace where contributions are recognized and rewarded
  • An organization guided by shared values
  • A culture centered on continuous learning
  • Opportunities to advance into leadership of the complete packaging component portfolio
  • An inclusive environment where people are recognized, valued, respected, and supported in belonging

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