Plastics Procurement Strategist

PSI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI in Nashville seeks a strategic procurement professional to manage raw materials and indirect purchases for facilities in the USA. You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency through cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastics/chemical procurement, expertise in SRM and strategic sourcing, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Travel may be required, with a focus on cost-effective sourcing and continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Strong plastics and chemicals procurement knowledge.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Dynamics 365 BC

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Power BI

Job description

PSI in Nashville seeks a strategic procurement professional to manage raw materials and indirect purchases for facilities in the USA. You will drive supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency through cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastics/chemical procurement, expertise in SRM and strategic sourcing, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. Travel may be required, with a focus on cost-effective sourcing and continuity of supply.