Category Manager, Packaging - Eataly Corporate

The Category Manager, Packaging is a results-driven procurement professional responsible for overseeing the sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning and supply chain execution of packaging materials across Eataly North America’s operations in the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate combines strong procurement expertise with analytical capabilities and operational acumen to support Eataly’s retail, restaurant, production, commissary and ecommerce businesses. Responsibilities Packaging Supply Chain Management: Oversees packaging inventory replenishment, demand forecasting, and supplier lead times to ensure uninterrupted supply across all Eataly North America locations. Data and Catalog Management: Maintains accurate packaging master data, supplier records, item catalogs, specifications and pricing information within ERP and procurement systems. Category Strategy and Procurement: Develops and executes category strategies for direct and indirect packaging across the United States and Canada, balancing cost, quality, service, sustainability and innovation objectives. Supplier Relationship Management: Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with packaging manufacturers and distributors. Conducts supplier performance reviews and drives continuous improvement initiatives. Strategic Sourcing and Negotiations: Assist with requests for proposals, contract negotiations and pricing discussions to achieve cost savings, favorable payment terms and service-level improvements while mitigating supply risk.   New Product Development and Innovation: Partners with Marketing, Culinary, Production, Operations and Merchandising teams to source and implement packaging solutions that support new product launches, private label initiatives and customer experience enhancements. Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensures packaging materials meet food safety, labeling, environmental and regulatory requirements across the United States and Canada while adhering to Eataly quality and brand standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with Store Operations, Retail, Restaurants, Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Marketing and Distribution teams to ensure packaging solutions support business objectives and operational needs. Additional Duties: Performs other duties assigned to support Procurement and Supply Chain initiatives and overall business objectives.