Commodity Manager, Resins (Plastics & Chemicals Procurement)

Great Bay Staffing Group•Morristown, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity Manager will own raw material and indirect/non-production purchasing for the company’s U.S. facilities, with procurement strategy spanning North America. The role focuses on resins, TiO, carbon black, and chemical additives, and gives the manager responsibility for commodity strategy, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. The position is on-site in Morristown, Tennessee, and is a full-time direct-hire role. Salary is $100,000–$120,000, with paid relocation for the selected candidate. The manager works with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Technical Services, and Operations to support purchasing requirements, improve supplier performance, reduce supply risk, and pursue cost efficiency. The work includes market analysis, budget planning, cost forecasting, supplier relationship management, and maintaining detailed purchase and vendor records. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of procurement experience.
Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management skills.
Working knowledge of plastics and chemicals procurement, including resins, TiO, carbon black, and additives.
Understanding of global supply chain success factors, supply market trends, industry associations, and contract law as it relates to purchasing.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Plastics or chemical industry background is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing requirements for the company’s U.S. facilities.
Lead supplier selection, quotation processes, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations.
Conduct cost-reduction workshops and supplier corrective-action processes.
Build supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance evaluations.
Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts in the supply base.
Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage, continuity of supply, and cost efficiency.
Support material budget planning, cost forecasting, and key performance initiatives.
Maintain detailed purchase records and vendor data, including specifications, pricing history, performance, and contracts.
Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce supply risk and improve supplier performance.