Buyer - Resins.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for our client's facilities in the USA and Canada.
• Maintain detailed purchase records and vendor data including specifications, pricing history, performance, and contracts.
• Carry out market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, and technology shifts within the supply base.
• Lead supplier selection, quotation processes, total cost of ownership analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through visits, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Develop commodity strategies to maximize purchasing leverage, continuity of supply, and cost efficiency.
• Support material budget planning, cost forecasting, and key performance initiatives.
• Lead supplier negotiations, cost reduction workshops, and corrective action processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risk and drive supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong industry knowledge in plastics and chemicals procurement.
  • Expertise in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
  • In-depth understanding of global supply chain success factors.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
  • Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Knowledge of supply market trends, industry associations, and contract law as it relates to purchasing.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of procurement experience; plastics or chemical industry background strongly preferred.