Strategic Sourcing Manager - Resin

About Us

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam, and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company: Integrity, Stewardship, Teamwork, Hard work, and Excellence. We're committed to being the employer of choice, building a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. We give our employees the responsibility—and the authority—to make decisions, encourage creativity, applaud ingenuity, and reward problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop Category/Supplier Strategies for defined product material groups, specifically focusing on resin, plastics, and engineered polymers.
• Negotiate long-term Supplier Agreements and Consignment/Stocking Programs to support key Royal and Customer requirements.
• Manage supplier negotiations and reduce total cost to improve margins and support revenue growth per annual cost improvement (CIP) targets.
• Provide timely supplier quotations for potential future business opportunities.
• Organize Supplier Business Reviews with key Royal stakeholders.
• Participate in company-wide A3, Project Management Teams, and other Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Company regulatory processes and procedures.
• Review market trends and analysis to ensure the best total cost offering for Customer objectives.
• Support the activities of the Customer Business Units with New Product Development, Supplier Selection, and project launch deliverables.
• Assist Engineering with the development of product specifications and substitute materials (e.g., qualifying alternative resin grades, regrind usage, or sustainable polymers).
• Review performance metrics for comparison and evaluation of supplier performance factors to implement needed action plans for business continuity.
• Support Supplier Quality on critical problem resolution.
• Manage critical engineering change requests (MIS) and material obsolescence.
• Demonstrate Royal’s Core Values in all interpersonal interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing with Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Commodity Management.
• Deep knowledge in Resin categories (e.g., commodity plastics, engineered resins, colorants/masterbatches, and polymers).
• Knowledge in Metals and Decorative categories (Paint, color, fabric).
• Knowledge of ERP Demand Management software.
• Ability to organize internal Category reviews to assure alignment across the Company.
• Analytical and accurate with data collection and reporting.
• Service-oriented, goal-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong Customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the business.
• Creative problem-solving and time management skills.

Benefits

• No Sunday work
• Weekly pay
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance
• On-site wellness facility available 24 hours a day