Commodity Manager

Polywood • Syracuse, IN

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About The Position

POLYWOOD® is looking for a Commodity Manager – Plastics / Resins who thrives on building strong supplier partnerships, making smart sourcing decisions, and ensuring the right materials are in place to keep our operations running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who understands how materials, cost, and performance intersect—and enjoys working cross-functionally to support production, quality, and innovation. If you’re energized by supplier collaboration, market insight, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our manufacturing supply chain.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in plastics, resins, or chemical procurement
• Experience working with resin suppliers, colorants, or related materials
• Exposure to cost analysis, pricing, and supplier negotiations
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities across resins, colorants, and plastic-related materials
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with supplier partners
• Support pricing strategies, contract discussions, and cost improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations to support just-in-time delivery and efficient inventory flow
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to guide sourcing decisions
• Assist in sourcing new materials tied to product innovation and process improvements
• Ensure materials meet performance, quality, and production requirements

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact: The materials you source directly influence product quality and performance
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your ownership and influence within sourcing and supplier strategy
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
• Visible Results: See your decisions come to life on the production floor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees