Commodity Manager, Plastics Resins and Chemicals

Morristown, TN | Full-Time | $100,000 to $120,000 per year

Own the resin, TiO2, carbon black, and chemical additive spend that keeps a multi-site U.S. plastics operation running.

Must-Haves

5+ years of procurement experience, with a plastics or chemical industry background strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of resins, TiO2, carbon black, and chemical additives
Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management expertise
Contract negotiation and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis experience
Ability to read blueprints and engineering documents
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills
Willingness to travel to suppliers and facilities

What You'll Do

Lead resin and chemical commodity strategy across U.S. facilities to drive cost savings and supply continuity
Run supplier selection, RFQs, TCO analysis, and contract negotiations
Analyze market trends and cost drivers to stay ahead of pricing shifts
Build strong supplier partnerships through visits, audits, and performance reviews
Lead cost reduction workshops and supplier corrective actions
Support material budgets, cost forecasting, and KPIs
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Technical Services, and Operations to reduce supply risk

Nice-to-Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or related field
Knowledge of contract law as it relates to purchasing
Involvement in plastics or chemical industry associations

Compensation and Benefits

About the Company
An established plastics manufacturer with multiple U.S. facilities and a collaborative, fast-paced culture.

Commodity Manager - Plastics Resins and Chemicals

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