Plastic Injection Purchasing Manager
About The Position
Top Gun Staffing is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager specializing in plastic injection molding for a leading company in the automotive industry. The role manages purchasing activities for the plastic injection molding area and supports new product launches, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing across North American operations. The successful candidate will manage purchasing and planning, negotiate with suppliers, identify sourcing opportunities, and help ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery while supporting new projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a similar role.
- Experience with supplier negotiations, cost management, and project coordination.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP purchasing systems.
- English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automotive manufacturing and/or the plastics industry is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of plastic injection molding and thermoforming processes.
- Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, vocational qualification, engineering degree, or related purchasing qualification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing, planning, and supplier negotiations for plastic injection molding materials and assigned production resources.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, quality, and technology.
- Maintain a competitive domestic and international supplier network.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms to meet profitability and cost-reduction objectives.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams during new product launches and project industrialization.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve purchasing processes and supplier performance.
- Support purchasing activities and projects across company facilities as needed.
- Ensure supplier capabilities and performance meet company standards and customer requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Career development opportunities.
- Training and professional development tailored to your career goals.
- Opportunity to contribute to new automotive projects and work with an international supplier network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
