Description
At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
Job Purpose: Develop and execute packaging sourcing strategies for VGO China. Combine technical understanding of packaging materials with execution, supplier development and strategic category management to deliver cost competitiveness, reliable supply, quality, and compliant procurement processes.
How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities):
- Develop and execute category strategies for bottles, caps/closures, cartons, labels and other packaging components, based on spend analysis, market intelligence, supply risks and business priorities.
- Identify, qualify and develop competitive new suppliers; Lead RFQs, technical/commercial comparisons, organize supplier audits or assessments, negotiations and onboarding in collaboration with Quality, Operations and product team.
- Understand packaging specifications, material selection, manufacturing processes (e.g., blow molding, printing), tooling/mold ownership, sampling and validation; coordinate changes, trials and qualifications without compromising product quality.
- Manage supplier performance on quality, delivery, service, responsiveness and corrective actions; build qualified alternatives and contingency plans for critical packaging categories.
- Coordinate artwork and packaging changes with internal functions and suppliers; maintain accurate specifications, sample/approval records, version control, timelines and follow-up actions.
- Maintain precise SAP material/vendor and purchasing data, prices, contracts and packaging proofing information; ensure P2P compliance, accurate records and timely issue resolution.
- Manage multiple packaging projects in parallel with close attention to detail, clear ownership, milestone tracking and proactive stakeholder communication.
What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities):
- Ethics & Behaviors: High integrity and compliance and competition fair awareness; proactive, accountable, commercially minded, collaborative, and capable of making balanced decisions under pressure.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or above; engineering, packaging engineering, materials science, polymer/chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years of relevant sourcing/procurement experience, preferably including direct responsibility for packaging materials and demonstrated category ownership. Experience in FMCG, chemicals, lubricants, automotive fluids or manufacturing is a plus.
- Technical Knowledge: Practical understanding of plastic bottles, caps, labels, cartons, packaging specifications, tooling/molds, supplier manufacturing capabilities, printing/artwork and sampling or qualification processes.
- Strategic & Supplier Development Capability: Proven ability to formulate sourcing strategies, identify and qualify new suppliers, run competitive tenders, negotiate commercial terms, analyze cost drivers, and manage supply and supply performance risks.
- Skills & Detail Orientation: Highly organized and meticulous in specifications, quotation comparisons, data accuracy, artwork versions, sample approvals and action tracking. Able to independently drive complex projects to closure.
- Systems & Communication: Proficient in Excel and SAP or a comparable ERP; Analytical skills and effective written and spoken English; capable of working across Procurement, Operations, Quality, Marketing, Product strategy and suppliers.