Strategic Sourcing Manager: Resin & Polymers | ESOP & Bonus

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 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.