Commodity Manager - Plastic Resins and Chemicals

Location: Morristown, TN

Job Type: Full-timeTravel: As needed for supplier visits and auditsPay: $100,000 to $120,000 per year Shape procurement strategy for resins and chemicals across North American facilities, driving cost savings, supply continuity, and supplier performance.

Must-Haves: 5+ years of procurement experience Strong knowledge of plastics and chemicals procurement Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management expertise Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics Ability to read blueprints and engineering documents Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills Knowledge of supply market trends and purchasing contract law Willingness to travel as needed

What You’ll Do: Manage procurement of resins, TiO2, carbon black, and chemical additives, plus indirect materials Build commodity strategies to maximize leverage, supply continuity, and cost efficiency Lead supplier selection, RFQs, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations Conduct market analysis on trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts Manage supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance reviews Lead cost reduction workshops and supplier corrective actions Support material budgeting and cost forecasting Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Operations to reduce supply risk

Nice-to-Haves: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or Chemistry Plastics manufacturing background

Compensation and Benefits: $100,000 to $120,000 per year

About the Company: Our client is a plastics manufacturer with multiple facilities across the United States. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.