Strategic Sourcing Manager - Resin

Royal Technologies; Jamestown (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

ESOP

Medical insurance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Royal Technologies is seeking a Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain excellence by managing a $90M resin category spend. You will lead sourcing strategies for polymers, collaborating across Manufacturing, Finance, and Customer Service to optimize material costs and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with deep knowledge of resin categories and ERP/Demand Management tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop Category/Supplier Strategies for defined product material groups focusing on resin, plastics, and engineered polymers.
• Negotiate long term Supplier Agreements and Consignment/Stocking Programs to support key requirements.
• Manage supplier negotiations and reduce total cost to improve margins and support CIP targets.
• Provide timely supplier quotations for potential future opportunities.
• Organize Supplier Business Reviews with key stakeholders.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts (A3, Project Teams).
• Ensure compliance to regulatory processes and procedures.
• Review market trends to ensure best total cost for customer objectives.
• Support New Product Development, Supplier Selection, and project launches.
• Assist Engineering with product specifications and substitute materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

Supplier management software

Job description

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

What You’ll Do

Your future starts here! The Sourcing Manager will drive supply chain excellence by managing a $90M resin category spend. This role will lead sourcing strategies for polymers and plastics, collaborating across Manufacturing, Finance, and Customer Service to optimize material costs and supplier performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a Category/Supplier Strategies for defined product material groups specifically focusing on resin, plastics, and engineered polymers.
• Negotiate long term Supplier Agreements and Consignment/Stocking Programs to support key Royal and Customer requirements.
• Manages supplier negotiations and reduces total cost to improve margins and support revenue growth per annual cost improvement (CIP) targets.
• Provide timely supplier quotations for potential future business opportunities.
• Organize Supplier Business Reviews with key Royal stakeholders.
• Participate in company-wide A3, Project Management Teams, and other Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance to Company regulatory processes, and procedures.
• Review market trends and analysis to ensure best total cost offering for the Customer objectives.
• Support the activities of the Customer Business Units with New Product Development, Supplier Selection, and project launch deliverables. Assist Engineering with the development of product specifications and substitute materials.
• Assist Engineering with the development of product specifications and substitute materials (e.g., qualifying alternative resin grades, regrind usage, or sustainable polymers).
• Review performance metrics for comparison and evaluation of supplier performance factors to implement needed action plans for business continuity. Support Supplier Quality on critical problem resolution.
• Manage critical engineering change requests (MIS) and material obsolescence.
• Ensure compliance to Company regulatory processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrate Royal’s Core Values in all interpersonal interactions.

What You’ll Bring

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 (e.g., commodity plastics, engineered resins, colorants/masterbatches, and polymers)
• Knowledge in Metals and Decorative categories (Paint, color, fabric)
• Knowledge of ERP Demand Management software.
• Organize internal Category reviews to assure alignment across the Company.
• Analytical/accurate with data collection and reporting.
• Service oriented, goal driven, ability to manage multiple tasks with fast paced team environment
• Create workload balance and shared knowledge for risk mitigation.
• Very analytical/accurate with data collection and reporting.
• Service oriented, goal driven, ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong Customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
• Creative problem solving and time management skills.

What You’ll Get

• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance
• On-site wellness facility available 24 hours a day