Commodity Manager

PSI•Knoxville, TN

17h

About The Position

The Commodity Manager manages procurement of raw materials and indirect/non-production materials, supporting cost-effective sourcing, continuity of supply, and alignment with operational and business objectives. The role focuses on plastics and chemicals, including resins, TiO₂, carbon black, and chemical additives, and works collaboratively with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Technical Services, and Operations to improve supplier performance, achieve cost savings, and increase supply chain efficiency. The position manages purchasing requirements for the company’s U.S. facilities and helps shape procurement strategies across North America. The role includes supplier selection and negotiations, commodity strategy development, market analysis, purchasing records and vendor data management, budget and cost forecasting support, and supply-risk mitigation. The manager also builds supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance evaluations and leads cost-reduction workshops and corrective-action processes.

Requirements

Strong industry knowledge in plastics and chemicals procurement.
Expertise in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
In-depth understanding of global supply chain success factors.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Knowledge of supply market trends, industry associations, and contract law as it relates to purchasing.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
At least 5 years of procurement experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred.
Background in the plastics or chemical industry is strongly preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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