Commodities Manager- Resins

Job Juncture; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a skilled procurement leader to manage plastics materials purchasing for facilities across the USA. You will drive supplier negotiations, analyze market trends, and build commodity strategies to ensure continuity and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastics or chemical procurement, strong supplier relationship management, and experience with ERP and BI tools. You will collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in plastics or chemicals.
• Experience with supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Ability to analyze market trends and cost drivers.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Global supply chain

Analytical skills

Blueprint interpretation

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Dynamics 365 BC

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 company's operational and business objectives.

Ideal Candidate

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.