Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Domestic Sourcing (Plastics Focus)

Confidential Opportunity | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | Plastics

A multi-site manufacturer in the retail and distribution space is adding a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own domestic sourcing with a plastics/category focus. If you like digging into process-driven cost drivers (tooling, cycle time, resin, scrap, labor, automation), this role has your name on it.

What you will do:

• Build and execute domestic category strategies (with a plastics emphasis) aligned to cost, capability, and operational needs

• Analyze market conditions and cost drivers, including:

  • resin and commodity trends

  • capacity/lead-time realities and supplier constraints

  • process and manufacturing cost drivers (molding/extrusion/thermoforming, secondary ops, automation, packaging, freight)

  • historical demand and pricing patterns

• Develop and qualify suppliers; drive localization and dual-sourcing with cross-functional support

• Lead negotiations for pricing, logistics, payment terms, and service levels

• Draft/review/manage contracts for compliance, price, and acceptable terms

• Evaluate supplier performance and manage conflict resolution when needed (quality, delivery, cost, communication)

• Own cost reduction roadmaps tied to supplier base improvements

• Partner closely with internal engineering/R&D and site teams as the supplier interface

• Support annual budget forecasting and reporting (materials, tooling, and supplier spend)

• Travel domestically as required to support supplier development and performance

What they are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical background)

• Strong command of data analysis, structured thinking, and root-cause problem solving

• Advanced Excel skills

• ERP experience required; SAP preferred

• Understanding of procurement math and cost modeling

• Experience sourcing plastics categories and/or plastic component manufacturing knowledge strongly preferred

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

• Willingness to travel domestically

Why this role:

• Own a meaningful spend category with clear visibility and measurable savings opportunities

• Work directly with engineering and operations to influence sourcing decisions early

• Drive supplier development and performance across a multi-site footprint

About the Company
You will be joining a scaled, global manufacturer and solutions provider serving the retail and distribution ecosystem. The business operates across multiple facilities internationally and combines high-volume manufacturing with a growing portfolio of engineered products, services, and technology-enabled solutions. The culture is hands-on and performance-driven, with real investment in process improvement, supply base development, and modernizing how products and services are delivered. If you like roles where your work shows up in the real world (fast), and you want to help build a smarter, more resilient supply chain in a company that is evolving, this is a place where you can make a visible impact.