Commodities Manager- Resins

NPAworldwide; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Knoxville, TN to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for plastics and chemical materials. You will drive cost savings, ensure continuity of supply, and align procurement with business objectives across multiple plants in the USA.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience with Dynamics 365 BC and Power BI, and the ability to collaborate across Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement experience; plastics or chemical industry background strongly preferred.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for facilities in the USA.
• Maintain vendor data: specifications, pricing history, performance, contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Lead supplier selection, quotes, total cost of ownership analysis, and negotiations.
• Build supplier relationships through visits, audits, and evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage and supply continuity.
• Support budget planning, cost forecasting, and KPI initiatives.
• Lead negotiations, cost-reduction workshops, and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risk.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Blueprints interpretation

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/related field

5+ years procurement experience in plastics/chemicals

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Commodties Plastics and Chemicals

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic to manage the procurement of raw materials, indirect/non-production materials, This role is critical to ensuring cost-effective sourcing, continuity of supply, and alignment with our companys operational and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in the plastics industry, with knowledge of resins, TiO, carbon black, and chemical additives.

You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging cross-functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Technical Services, and Operations to drive supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for our client's facilities in the USA.
• Maintain detailed purchase records and vendor data including specifications, pricing history, performance, and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts within the supply base.
• Lead supplier selection, quotation processes, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage, continuity of supply, and cost efficiency.
• Support material budget planning, cost forecasting, and key performance initiatives.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction workshops, and corrective action processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risk and drive supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong industry knowledge in plastics and chemicals procurement.- Expertise in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• In-depth understanding of global supply chain success factors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Knowledge of supply market trends, industry associations, and contract law as it relates to purchasing.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of procurement experience; plastics or chemical industry background strongly preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies and driving supply chain excellence across North America.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional to apply their expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.