Assistant Procurement Manager

Plastics | Rubber | Polymer Manufacturing

Own the Supply Chain Behind High-Performance Materials

Join a growing plastics and elastomer manufacturing organization supplying critical materials into industrial and engineered applications. This role sits at the center of operations - overseeing raw material sourcing, supplier performance, and procurement strategy that directly impacts production, cost, and quality.

If you understand the pressures of manufacturing - volatile resin pricing, supplier constraints, and production deadlines - this is a chance to step into a high-visibility, impact-driven role.

What You'll Do

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage sourcing and negotiations for resins, polymers, additives, and operating supplies
• Build strong supplier partnerships to ensure cost control, quality, and supply reliability
• Evaluate supplier performance (quality, delivery, pricing accuracy) and drive improvements
• Analyze supplier bids and support contract negotiations and awards

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner with production, technical, and planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow
• Proactively manage supply risks including shortages, price fluctuations, and quality issues
• Resolve material challenges impacting production schedules and customer commitments
• Support ERP and process improvement initiatives tied to procurement and planning

Inventory & Production Planning

• Oversee raw material and packaging inventory aligned to forecast and production demand
• Balance working capital with supply continuity in a make-to-stock / make-to-order environment
• Support vendor-managed inventory and supplier stocking programs

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance
• Support budgeting, reporting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, safety, and environmental regulations

✅ What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3-5 years of procurement experience in plastics, rubber, or chemical manufacturing
• Experience sourcing resins, elastomers, polymers, or related raw materials
• 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong negotiation skills with direct supplier management experience
• Understanding of pricing dynamics and supply chain challenges in polymer markets
• ERP system experience and strong Excel/data skills
• Knowledge of import/export or global sourcing is a plus
• Comfortable working in a plant + office environment with cross-functional teams

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct impact on production continuity and material cost control
• Exposure to volatile and strategic raw material markets (resins/elastomers)
• High collaboration with operations, engineering, and leadership
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and long-term sourcing decisions

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent, reliable supply of critical raw materials
• Strong supplier partnerships delivering cost and service improvements
• Reduced production disruptions tied to material shortages
• Improved inventory accuracy and working capital efficiency

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a more strategic procurement role within plastics/rubber manufacturing, while still staying close to operations and making day-to-day impact.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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