PURCHASING MANAGER, PLASTICS & RESINS (UP TO 120K)

PeopleFind; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

PeopleFind Inc. is seeking aPurchasing Manager – Raw Materials with plastics/resins procurement experience to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for manufacturing facilities across the United States.

This on-site role emphasizes cost-competitive sourcing, supply continuity and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a five-plus year track record in plastics or related chemical procurement, with strong analytical and negotiation skills, and be able to travel as

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management or supply-chain management.
• Plastics, resin or closely related chemical-procurement background.
• Strong knowledge of plastics and chemicals procurement.
• Experience in supplier-relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Understanding of global supply-chain factors.
• Clear analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• In-depth proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.
• Maintain detailed purchasing records and vendor data, including specifications, pricing histories, performance results and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supply trends, cost drivers and technology shifts within the supply base.
• Lead supplier-selection and quotation processes, total-cost-of-ownership analyses and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through visits, audits and performance evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies that maximize purchasing leverage, strengthen continuity of supply and improve 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 improve supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PURCHASING MANAGER, PLASTICS & RESINS (UP TO 120K)

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Full-Time Regular

EB-5315788042

PURCHASING MANAGER – PLASTICS & RESINS

PLASTICS OR RESIN PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

PRIMARY ROLE

Lead Raw-Material Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

LOCATION

This is an on-site position. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

COMPENSATION

US$100,000–US$120,000 Annually + Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

THE OPPORTUNITY

PeopleFind Inc. is recruiting a highly skilled and strategic Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials to manage the procurement of raw materials and indirect/non-production materials for an established manufacturer.

This opportunity may also appeal to accomplished buyers and supply-chain managers with the required plastics, resin or closely related chemical-procurement background.

This position is critical to ensuring cost-effective sourcing, continuity of supply and alignment with the company’s operational and business objectives.

The successful candidate will bring strong plastics-industry experience, including 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 improve supplier performance, reduce costs, mitigate supply risk and strengthen supply-chain efficiency.

This position is both transactional and strategic, and, therefore, is a key role in the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage purchasing requirements for manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.
• Maintain detailed purchasing records and vendor data, including specifications, pricing histories, performance results and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supply trends, cost drivers and technology shifts within the supply base.
• Lead supplier-selection and quotation processes, total-cost-of-ownership analyses and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through visits, audits and performance evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies that maximize purchasing leverage, strengthen continuity of supply and improve 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 improve supplier performance.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you must have:

• At least five years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management or supply-chain management.
• A plastics, resin or closely related chemical-procurement background.
• Strong industry knowledge of plastics and chemicals procurement.
• Expertise in supplier-relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• A thorough understanding of the factors that contribute to global supply-chain success.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Knowledge of supply-market trends, relevant industry associations and contract law as it relates to purchasing.
• The willingness and ability to travel as required.

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Chemistry or a related field is preferred.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI is strongly preferred.

WHY THIS POSITION IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies and driving supply-chain excellence across North America.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to apply their expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative and innovative environment.

The position offers:

• Ownership of strategically important raw-material categories.
• The opportunity to influence sourcing strategies and supplier decisions.
• Direct involvement in cost reduction and supply-risk mitigation.
• Cross-functional exposure to technical, operational and commercial teams.
• The opportunity to improve supplier performance and protect manufacturing continuity.
• A competitive annual salary of US$100,000–US$120,000.
• Full employee benefits.
• Relocation assistance.

ABOUT PEOPLEFIND INC.

PeopleFind Inc. recruits professionals in Manufacturing, Engineering, Skilled Trades, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Construction, Retail and Executive Leadership.

Through NPAworldwide, we collaborate with more than 500 independent recruiting firms across North America and internationally, giving employers and candidates exceptional reach and access to career opportunities.