Strategic Plastics Procurement Lead

PSI Pax, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &  V

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI Pax, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a highly skilled procurement professional to manage the sourcing of raw materials and indirect materials for our North American operations.

The role focuses on cost-effective sourcing, supply continuity, and alignment with business objectives in the plastics and chemical sector. The ideal candidate has deep experience in plastics procurement, strong SRM and strategic sourcing capabilities, and can lead cross-functional teams to optimize supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement; plastics/chemical industry preferred.
• Strong SRM, strategic sourcing, and contracting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for USA facilities.
• Maintain vendor data including specs, pricing history, performance, and contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQs, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through visits, audits, and evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage, continuity of supply, and cost efficiency.
• Support material budget planning, cost forecasting, and KPIs.
• Lead cost-reduction workshops and corrective action processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risk and drive supplier performance improvements.

Skills

Plastics procurement

SRM & sourcing

Global supply chain

Analytical skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Power BI

Dynamics 365 BC

Project management

Contract knowledge

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

D365 BC

Job description

PSI Pax, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a highly skilled procurement professional to manage the sourcing of raw materials and indirect materials for our North American operations.

The role focuses on cost-effective sourcing, supply continuity, and alignment with business objectives in the plastics and chemical sector. The ideal candidate has deep experience in plastics procurement, strong SRM and strategic sourcing capabilities, and can lead cross-functional teams to optimize supplier