Strategic Plastics Procurement Leader (USA)

PSI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI is seeking a highly skilled procurement lead to manage raw materials purchasing and indirect/ non-production sourcing in North America. You will influence cost, supply continuity, and alignment with operational goals while collaborating with Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Sales teams.

Ideal candidates bring plastics/chemical industry experience, strong data analysis, and expertise in supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years procurement experience in plastics or chemical industry.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for USA facilities.
• Maintain detailed records: specifications, pricing history, contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and cost drivers.
• Lead supplier selection, QOC, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through audits.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize leverage and continuity.
• Support budget planning, cost forecasting, and KPI initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and corrective action processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Plastics procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Global supply chain

Analytical skills

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office

Power BI

Dynamics 365 BC

Project management

Contract law knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

PSI is seeking a highly skilled procurement lead to manage raw materials purchasing and indirect/ non-production sourcing in North America. You will influence cost, supply continuity, and alignment with operational goals while collaborating with Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and Sales teams.

Ideal candidates bring plastics/chemical industry experience, strong data analysis, and expertise in supplier relationships and contract negotiations.