Purchasing Manager

PSI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; 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 seasoned procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing of raw materials and indirect materials. You will manage supplier performance, cost reduction, and supply continuity across North America in collaboration with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, and Operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in plastics/chemicals procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Dynamics 365 and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Strong plastics/chemicals procurement knowledge.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Understanding of global supply chain success factors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Knowledge of market trends, contract law in purchasing.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Plastics procurement

Supplier relationship mgmt

Global supply chain

Analytical skills

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Multi-project management

Contract law knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Dynamics 365

Job description

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