Sourcing Manager Resin/PCR
About The Position
The Sourcing Manager – Resin plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier evaluations, and supporting cost optimization initiatives across the raw material category. This role manages sourcing events, negotiates competitive commercial terms, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet business needs. The manager contributes to category strategy development while focusing on operational execution, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. The role leads sourcing and procurement projects from initiation through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers while managing scope, timelines, milestones, risks, and documentation. It also leads negotiations for global and high-impact sourcing events and manages supplier relationships and performance reporting. Greif describes its Total Rewards as focused on colleague well-being, with a competitive package. Eligible colleagues may receive core benefits, paid time off, and local benefits. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, including Capex, MRO, or Opex.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of sourcing processes, cost analysis, and contract management.
- Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, or Coupa.
- Fluency in English.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with sourcing, category management, and/or supply chain operations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Thorough understanding of plant manufacturing operations and sourcing processes, as well as the materials and supplies used in the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of category strategies to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.
- Manage the sourcing lifecycle, including supplier evaluations, negotiation, and contract preparation.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing recommendations.
- Lead sourcing and procurement-related projects from initiation through completion, managing scope, timelines, and milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams and communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, IT, and Finance.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, action logs, and status reports.
- Identify risks and mitigation plans to ensure project objectives are met on time and within scope.
- Drive accountability across internal teams and suppliers to support project execution and adoption of sourcing outcomes.
- Lead negotiations for global and high-impact sourcing events.
- Develop negotiation plans to achieve competitive commercial terms.
- Manage supplier relationships and track and report performance KPIs.
- Support quarterly supplier business reviews and corrective action follow-up.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive core benefits
- Paid time off
- Local benefits for eligible colleagues
- Potential eligibility for a short-term incentive
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
