James Merret

James Merret is an experienced professional in strategic sourcing and procurement, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Specialized Packaging Group since April 2022. Prior roles include Regional Senior Procurement Manager and Senior Commodity Purchasing Manager at Freudenberg Household Products, as well as Associate Director of Packaging Procurement at Tyson Foods, where significant achievements included managing substantial spend categories and driving annual savings through negotiations. James has also held positions at Hillshire Brands and Berry Plastics, alongside early career experience at Dean Foods. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management and a BS in Engineering from Northern Illinois University.