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The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Commodity Manager – Resins to join a manufacturer operating in the plastics and chemicals space. This is a fully on-site position based in Morristown, Tennessee, overseeing the purchase of raw materials along with indirect and non-production materials. The Commodity Manager – Resins safeguards supply continuity, secures favorable costs, and keeps sourcing decisions tied to the organization’s operating and commercial goals.
Success here calls for deep familiarity with TiO, resins, chemical additives, and carbon black. The client fosters a highly collaborative culture, and this role partners daily with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and Procurement to elevate supplier performance, unlock savings, and streamline the flow of materials. Over the long term, the Commodity Manager – Resins will help shape procurement strategy and raise the bar for supply chain execution throughout North America, in a fast-moving, team-oriented, and innovative setting that rewards motivated professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee purchasing needs for the client’s U.S. facilities.
- Curate thorough purchase and vendor records, including specifications, historical pricing, supplier performance, and contract terms.
- Analyze market conditions to pinpoint trends, cost drivers, and emerging technology changes across the supplier landscape.
- Direct supplier selection, run requests for quotation, evaluate total cost of ownership, and negotiate contracts.
- Cultivate strong supplier partnerships through site visits, audits, and performance reviews.
- Craft commodity strategies that strengthen buying leverage, protect supply continuity, and improve cost efficiency.
- Shape materials budgets, project future costs, and advance KPI-driven initiatives.
- Spearhead supplier negotiations, facilitate cost-reduction workshops, and see corrective actions through to closure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to reduce supply risk and lift supplier performance.
What You Bring
Required
- Five or more years of Procurement experience (the client is targeting 5–10 years).
- Deep sector expertise in Plastics Procurement and Chemicals Procurement.
- Strong grounding in Plastics Compounding inputs, including Resins, TiO, Carbon Black, and Chemical Additives.
- Proven strength in Supplier Relationship Management and Strategic Sourcing.
- Thorough grasp of the factors that drive Global Supply Chain performance.
- Sharp Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, and Organizational Skills.
- Capability to read Blueprints and Engineering Documents.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Self-directed Multi-Project Management, handling several initiatives at once with minimal oversight.
- Command of Supply Market Analysis and relevant industry associations, plus working knowledge of Contract Law in a purchasing context.
- Willingness to travel as business needs require.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Chemistry, or a comparable field.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI.
- A background within the plastics or chemical industry.
- Exposure to Chemical Engineering principles.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Salary: $10,000–$120,000 USD per year
- Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Morristown, Tennessee (no remote option)
- Benefits: Paid relocation
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
