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Commodity Manager, Resins | Morristown, TN

$95,000 to $100,000

We’re looking for a Commodity Manager to lead procurement strategy for a plastics and chemicals manufacturer with facilities across the US. This role owns sourcing for resins, TiO2, carbon black, and chemical additives, and plays a key part in driving cost savings, supply continuity, and supplier performance across the business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage purchasing requirements across US facilities, maintaining detailed vendor data, pricing history, and contracts

• Lead supplier selection, quotation processes, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations

• Conduct market analysis to track trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts in the supply base

• Build strong supplier relationships through site visits, audits, and performance evaluations

• Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage and cost efficiency

• Lead cost reduction workshops and corrective action processes

• Partner cross functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Sales, Technical Services, and Operations to mitigate supply risk

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field

• 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in plastics or chemicals

• Strong background in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus)

• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Comfort managing multiple projects independently

• Willingness to travel as needed

Compensation for this role is $95,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience, with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).