Strategic Sourcing Lead – Resins & Plastics

Royal Technologies Corp.; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday work

Weekly pay

Quarterly bonuses based on profitabilt

ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership)

Outstanding medical insurance

On-site wellness facility

Job summary

Royal Technologies Corp. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain excellence by managing a $90M resin category spend.

You will lead sourcing strategies for polymers and plastics, collaborating with Manufacturing, Finance, and Customer Service to optimize material costs and supplier performance. The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with deep resin category knowledge and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Purchasing, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing with Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Commodity Management.
• Deep knowledge in Resin categories (commodity plastics, engineered resins, colorants/masterbatches, polymers).
• Knowledge in Metals and Decorative categories (Paint, color, fabric).
• Knowledge of ERP Demand Management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and supplier strategies for defined product material groups (resin, plastics, engineered polymers).
• Negotiate long-term supplier agreements and consignment/stocking programs.
• Manage supplier negotiations to reduce total cost and support CIP targets.
• Provide timely supplier quotations for potential opportunities.
• Organize Supplier Business Reviews with key stakeholders.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical/data skills

Communication

Negotiation

Customer focus

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Purchasing/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP Demand Management software

Job description

Royal Technologies Corp. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain excellence by managing a $90M resin category spend.

You will lead sourcing strategies for polymers and plastics, collaborating with Manufacturing, Finance, and Customer Service to optimize material costs and supplier performance. The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with deep resin category knowledge and ERP experience.