Strategic Plastics & Chemicals Sourcing Lead

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc.; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is assisting a North American manufacturer in recruiting a Commodity Manager – Plastics & Chemicals to oversee strategic sourcing and procurement for its U.S. operations.

The role focuses on sourcing resins, TiO₂, carbon black, chemical additives, and indirect materials, ensuring cost competitiveness, continuity of supply, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with multiple internal teams to strengthen supplier partnerships and drive cost-saving

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required or preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience in plastics/chemicals/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic resins, TiO2, carbon black, chemical additives, and related commodity markets.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and commodity management initiatives.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, bids, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor total cost of ownership, supplier capabilities, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on procurement performance.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Analytics

Cross-functional

Procurement strategy

Travel willingness

Educación

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

Descripción del empleo

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is assisting a North American manufacturer in recruiting a Commodity Manager – Plastics & Chemicals to oversee strategic sourcing and procurement for its U.S. operations.

The role focuses on sourcing resins, TiO₂, carbon black, chemical additives, and indirect materials, ensuring cost competitiveness, continuity of supply, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with multiple internal teams to strengthen supplier partnerships and drive cost-saving