Assistant Procurement Manager

Assistant Procurement Manager

Plastics | Rubber | Polymer Manufacturing

Own the Supply Chain Behind High-Performance Materials

Join a growing plastics and elastomer manufacturing organization supplying critical materials into industrial and engineered applications. This role sits at the center of operations overseeing raw material sourcing, supplier performance, and procurement strategy that directly impacts production, cost, and quality.

If you understand the pressures of manufacturing volatile resin pricing, supplier constraints, and production deadlines this is a chance to step into a high-visibility, impact-driven role.

What You'll Do

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage sourcing and negotiations for resins, polymers, additives, and operating supplies
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure cost control, quality, and supply reliability
• Evaluate supplier performance (quality, delivery, pricing accuracy) and drive improvements
• Analyze supplier bids and support contract negotiations and awards

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner with production, technical, and planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow
• Proactively manage supply risks including shortages, price fluctuations, and quality issues
• Resolve material challenges impacting production schedules and customer commitments
• Support ERP and process improvement initiatives tied to procurement and planning

Inventory & Production Planning

• Oversee raw material and packaging inventory aligned to forecast and production demand
• Balance working capital with supply continuity in a make-to-stock / make-to-order environment
• Support vendor-managed inventory and supplier stocking programs

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance
• Support budgeting, reporting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety, and environmental regulations

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 35 years of procurement experience in plastics, rubber, or chemical manufacturing
• Experience sourcing resins, elastomers, polymers, or related raw materials
• 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong negotiation skills with direct supplier management experience
• Understanding of pricing dynamics and supply chain challenges in polymer markets
• ERP system experience and strong Excel/data skills
• Knowledge of import/export or global sourcing is a plus
• Comfortable working in a plant + office environment with cross-functional teams

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on production continuity and material cost control
• Exposure to volatile and strategic raw material markets (resins/elastomers)
• High collaboration with operations, engineering, and leadership
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and long-term sourcing decisions

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent, reliable supply of critical raw materials
• Strong supplier partnerships delivering cost and service improvements
• Reduced production disruptions tied to material shortages
• Improved inventory accuracy and working capital efficiency

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a more strategic procurement role within plastics/rubber manufacturing, while still staying close to operations and making day-to-day impact.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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