Packaging Engineer

Packaging Procurement Engineer page is loaded## Packaging Procurement Engineer locations:
CAN Quebec St-Hubert time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR30146##
** Job Type:
** Regular
* * Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR.*
* *** We dairy you!
*** The Packaging Procurement Engineer will be responsible for creating and overseeing specifications, leading reengineering efforts, and acting as a liaison between corporate and plant sites by managing procurement projects and supplier implementations.
** At Agropur, we invest in YOU:
*** Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
* 50% remote work flexibility;
* Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
* Employee assistance program;
* Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
* Retirement plan with company contributions;
* Bright offices surrounded by nature, offering a variety of services (free indoor parking, gym, daycare, etc.);
* Salary scale 006: $95,900 to $119,900 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)
** What this role entails:
*** Lead and oversee the development of comprehensive technical documentation, specifications, and engineering standards for multiple packaging categories;
* Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert across all assigned packaging types, providing strategic direction and technical leadership;
* Drive the strategic development of breakthrough technical concepts and materials for packaging solutions through advanced collaboration with internal R&D teams and industry partners. Ensure the development of new technical concepts and materials to generate value and growth across efficiency and productivity programs;
* Lead complex packaging reformulation initiatives involving multiple product lines, generating substantial cost reductions through advanced engineering analysis and strategic case studies;
* Lead Design to Value programs across the packaging team, establishing best practices and training methodologies throughout the organization;
* Drive strategic innovation initiatives and establish the technical roadmap for packaging excellence across all business units;
* Lead and support the implementation of sourcing events and reformulation projects for the packaging category, minimizing business disruptions, in collaboration with internal stakeholders (including Quality, Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Sales) and external suppliers;
* Provide expert-level technical consulting and problem-solving support for complex, high-impact packaging challenges across multiple business units;
* Lead and manage major reengineering initiatives, including global packaging standardization projects and technology transfer programs;
* Support the Procurement team in addressing supplier quality/performance issues or improvement plans;
* Lead and oversee multiple high-complexity, high-value procurement events and strategic reformulation programs, ensuring minimal business disruption while maximizing value creation;
* Drive supplier development strategies, establish technical partnerships, and lead the evaluation and qualification of strategic suppliers and advanced technologies;
* Lead the resolution of complex supplier performance issues, drive supplier improvement programs, and establish strategic supplier development initiatives;
* Partner with Quality to conduct technical audits of packaging suppliers and SKUs;
* Lead complex technical trials, pilot programs, and advanced testing initiatives;
* Build strong relationships with supplier technical experts, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
** What you need to join our team:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering science). Master’s degree in Engineering strongly preferred, with advanced specialization in packaging technology, material science, or related field;
* Advanced knowledge of packaging material properties, rigid and flexible plastics, corrugated and flat cardboard, MWB, others, material interactions, and packaging system design;
* Full understanding of…