Strategic Commodity & Supplier Manager

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC

Salmons (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, indirect, or service categories to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and risk management. The role leads supplier relationships and collaborates across Purchasing, Operations, Sales, Planning, R&D, Quality, and Finance.

You will negotiate contracts, monitor market conditions, lead RFQs and supplier evaluations, and drive

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
Experience managing raw materials, packaging, chemicals, films, adhesives, or industrial commodities preferred.
Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and categories.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
Lead supplier evaluations and supplier selection processes.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and drive supplier development initiatives.
Manage supplier relationship strategy and performance within categories.
Partner with R&D, Sales and Operations to align sourcing with business goals.