Purchasing Manager

PSI; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Résumé du poste

PSI is seeking a highly skilled procurement lead to manage raw materials purchasing and indirect/ non-production sourcing in North America. You will influence cost, supply continuity, and alignment with operational goals while collaborating with Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Sales teams.

Ideal candidates bring plastics/chemical industry experience, strong data analysis, and expertise in supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years procurement experience in plastics or chemical industry.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsabilités

• Manage purchasing requirements for USA facilities.
• Maintain detailed records: specifications, pricing history, contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Lead supplier selection, QOC, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through audits.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize leverage and continuity.
• Support budget planning, cost forecasting, and KPI initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and corrective action processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks.

Connaissances

Plastics procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Global supply chain

Analytical skills

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office

Power BI

Dynamics 365 BC

Project management

Contract law knowledge

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Outils

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Description du poste

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.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in the plastics industry, with knowledge of resins, TiO₂, 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.

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.

Education & Experience

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

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development