Commodity Mgr. - Plastics

ADP, Inc.; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IMMI is seeking a Plastics Commodity Manager to support the Sr. Global Commodity Manager in managing the thermoplastic processing supply base and related secondary processes, ensuring materials are safe, high-quality, and delivered on time to IMMI’s global footprint.

You will develop supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while collaborating with Quality, PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and Sales/Marketing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management required.
• Minimum 10+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience with thermoplastic molding processes and related tooling/resins.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analytics and supplier performance measurement.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and Supplier Portal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for plastics to align with company goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for thermoplastic processing and secondary ops.
• Build and maintain relationships with key supplier personnel.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to achieve best total cost.
• Initiate RFQs for new products or VA/VE projects and award accordingly.
• Train suppliers on IMMI’s quality and delivery expectations.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply and prevent line-down situations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Thermoplastic molding

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Engineering or SCM

Tools

Oracle ERP

Supplier Portal

Job description

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Commodity Mgr. - Plastics

Westfield, IN, US

Purpose of the Role

The Commodity Manager Plastics supports the Sr. Global Commodity Manager in managing IMMI’s Thermoplastic Processing supply base, including related secondary processes. This role leads supplier relationship development to secure the best total cost, highest-quality products delivered on time to IMMI’s global manufacturing footprint.

Nature & Scope

The Plastics Commodity Manager is responsible for cultivating strong, effective partnerships with suppliers to ensure IMMI procures materials that are safe, high-quality, and consistently delivered on time. This role collaborates closely with internal teams including Quality, PC&L, Engineering, Finance, Program Management, and Sales/Marketing to support company objectives and minimize internal conflicts.

The Commodity Manager for Plasticsreports directly to the Sr. Global Commodity Manager.

Key Responsibilities / Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies, ensuring company-wide alignment.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for thermoplastic processing and secondary operations.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with key supplier personnel.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to achieve best total cost.
• Initiate RFQs for new products or engineering VA/VE projects; award business according to established strategies.
• Train and support suppliers on IMMI’s quality and delivery performance expectations.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply and proactively prevent IMMI manufacturing line-down situations.

Dimensions of the Role

• Maintain complete understanding of the assigned supply base and key cost drivers within the plastics commodity.
• Ensure IMMI utilizes best-in-class suppliers to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.
• Support continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation across the supply network.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• A bachelor's degree with emphasis in Purchasing, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• 10 plus years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience with various thermoplastic molding processes (Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Vacuum Forming, Plastic Extrusion, Over Molding), tooling, plastic resins and compounding, plastic coatings (Hydro Transfer, Vapor Deposition, Painting).
• Must possess highly developed negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Complex data analytical skills with demonstrated results.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Supplier Portal.

Preferred:

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, APICS/CPIM, or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement expertise.
• Experience with regional automotive operations and multi-site supplier management.
• Familiarity with digital supply chain tools, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Team Member Ownership/ESOP
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays.