Senior Buyer (Plastic Resins)

Job Description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing leader in the Pontiac MI area, is looking to bring on a Buyer with proven experience sourcing resins for manufacturing purposes. This role offers a dynamic blend of strategy, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, and direct impact on product cost and performance.

You'll be a key player in ensuring material availability, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies-all while contributing to sustainability efforts and aligning with operational and quality standards. If you're ready to elevate your career in procurement, this is a role worth exploring.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for resin commodities aligned with company objectives and market dynamics
• Build and manage strong relationships with global suppliers to ensure delivery, performance, and innovation
• Lead price and contract negotiations, optimizing cost while maintaining quality and reliability
• Monitor and report on global resin markets, trends, risks, and pricing opportunities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support product launches and ongoing material needs
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing and inventory strategies
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier performance dashboards
• Communicate procurement performance and market insights to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and industry standards
• Support sustainable procurement by evaluating and sourcing recycled or eco-friendly resin alternatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+years of hands-on experience purchasing resins for plastics manufacturing/molding
• 1+yr of automotive manufacturing experience
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CPP/CPPM, or CIPS)
• Experience working with global suppliers in regions such as Asia, Europe, or North America
• Familiarity with sustainability trends in plastics and resins
• Experience conducting supplier audits and leading corrective actions
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining commodity cost models and market analysis reports

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Commodity Buyer
• Strategic Sourcing Specialist
• Procurement Manager
• Buyer
• Global Sourcing Specialist
• Senior Purchasing Analyst
• Purchasing Manager
• Procurement specialist

If you're ready to take the lead on a high-impact commodity portfolio and collaborate across global teams to influence cost, quality, and innovation, this role is ready for you. Apply today to take the next step in your procurement career.