Senior Commodity Manager - Resins

Cascade Engineering; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 88.000 - 132.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

401K with match

Bonus program

Paid time off

Onsite Medical Clinic

Resumo da vaga

Cascade Engineering is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to own the resin category. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and build high-performing partnerships to drive value and cost improvements.

The role requires deep resin buying experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering tangible business impact. Base salary targets and a quarterly bonus are included in a Grand Rapids setting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supplier management within manufacturing.
• Experience developing and executing commodity/sourcing strategies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, supplier quality and TCO.
• Proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and drive cost reductions.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to optimize value.
• Track commodity performance, cost savings, and price increases with reporting.
• Develop supplier development plans and lean manufacturing training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and PM teams on new product launches.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective actions related to quality and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and policies.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the Supply Chain team.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Ferramentas

ERP systems

MRP systems

QAD

MQ1

Descrição da vaga

• Location 5050 33rd Street,Grand Rapids, MI, 49512,United States
• Job Category Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing
• Industry Plastic Injection Molding, Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Description

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join us as a Senior Commodity Manager and take ownership of our most important commodity category: resin. We're looking for a strategic sourcing leader with deep resin purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for building high-performing supplier partnerships. If you're guided by the 7 Habits mindset, thrive on collaboration, and love driving meaningful business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Ron Jimerson Plant at 5050 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512

Target Pay: The target starting base salary for this position is $87,663.00 - $131,813.00 / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive) . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to recommend solutions that provide the greatest overall value to the organization
• Establish and maintain accurate processes and reporting for tracking commodity performance, cost savings, cost avoidance, and price increases
• Develop and execute supplier development plans, including supplier training related to lean manufacturing and operational excellence
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and other functional teams to support new product development, VE/VA activities, APQP requirements, and product launches
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action efforts related to quality, delivery, capacity, commercial performance, and other supply-related concerns
• Support the development and continuous improvement of supply management processes, systems, policies, and reporting tools
• Ensure purchasing activities and supplier agreements comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, local, and international requirements
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Supply Chain team members, as applicable
• Travel up to 30% as business needs require

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values ofthe Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing commodity or sourcing strategies
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, supplier quality, materials management, and total cost of ownership
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, supplier selection, and supplier performance improvementAbility to analyze market data, supplier quotations, financial information, and business risk to make informed sourcing decisions
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to changing business conditions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and experience working with ERP or MRP systems
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred

• Master’s degree or MBA
• APICS, ISM, CPSM, CSCP, or other relevant supply chain or purchasing certification
• Experience with QAD, MQ1, or other relevant ERP and quality management systems
• Experience leading supplier development within a lean manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting APQP, VE/VA, new product development, and product launch activities
• Demonstrated experience implementing advanced manufacturing, materials management, or strategic sourcing practices
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic
• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program