Senior Commodity Buyer

Experts Group International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Experts Group International is hiring a Direct Commodity Buyer to lead the resins category across three North American manufacturing sites. You will own the sourcing strategy, manage spend, and collaborate with operations, engineering and program teams to realize savings and value.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in purchasing/procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of resin markets and commodity management.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of purchasing or procurement experience, with direct materials and resins preferred.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts with global suppliers.
• Strong understanding of resin markets and commodity risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own the direct resins commodity across three North American sites, managing an annual spend of $50M-$100M.
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies aligned with budget, cost and program objectives.
• Monitor resin markets, feedstock pricing and index movements, and communicate trends and forecasts to stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, index-based agreements, payment terms, delivery requirements and long-term supply contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: North America (multi-site responsibility) Reports to: Purchasing Manager

About the opportunity

Our client, a well-established global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Direct Commodity Buyer to lead the resins category across three manufacturing sites in North America.

This is a high-impact role with ownership of an annual spend of approximately $50M-$100M, offering the chance to shape commodity strategy, drive meaningful savings and work closely with operations, engineering and program teams.

What you'll do:

• Own the direct resins commodity (e.g. engineered and commodity resins, compounds) across three North American sites, managing an annual spend of $50M-$100M
• Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies aligned with budget, cost and program objectives
• Monitor resin markets, feedstock pricing and index movements, and communicate trends, risks and forecasts to stakeholders
• Negotiate pricing, index-based agreements, payment terms, delivery requirements and long-term supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers
• Lead RFQs, bid comparisons and cost evaluations, and award business in line with company policy and approval levels
• Identify and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity and technical capability, and drive supplier consolidation and cross-site synergies
• Deliver cost-reduction targets and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage supplier performance, escalations and corrective action, and support supplier development activities
• Partner with cross-functional and program teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing sourcing input on supplier selection, timing and commercial terms
• Provide accurate reporting on pricing, supplier performance, delivery status and savings

What you bring:

• 5-8 years of purchasing, procurement or commodity management experience, ideally with direct materials and resins or plastics
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record negotiating complex contracts and commercial agreements with global suppliers
• Strong understanding of resin markets, index pricing and commodity risk management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems; SAP experience preferred
• Working knowledge of contract law and commercial purchasing practices
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with internal customers