Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

The Commodity Buyer is a professional negotiator, market analyst, and supplier relationship manager responsible for developing and executing a macro-level sourcing strategy for assigned commodities. The Buyer owns the strategic direction of Rubber & Plastics procurement and collaborates cross-functionally to support new product development, cost savings initiatives, and operational requirements.

• Develop and execute a holistic commodity strategy for Rubber & Plastics categories.
• Determine preferred supplier partners and manage the full supplier lifecycle.
• Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, LTAs, service levels, and contractual terms.
• Mitigate tariff exposure, identify near-shore and global alternatives, and proactively manage supply risk.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and industry indices to guide sourcing decisions.
• Own cost modeling, supplier quoting, benchmarking, and annual cost-reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate, approve, and onboard new suppliers in alignment with current sourcing strategy.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain on cross-functional projects.
• Support new product launches by ensuring timely sourcing and optimal supplier alignment.
• Develop and maintain sourcing documentation, category dashboards, and strategic analyses.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and procurement best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of strategic procurement, commodity management, or sourcing experience.
• Experience sourcing Rubber & Plastic commodities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including cost modeling, financial analysis, and market intelligence.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; experience with sourcing tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• APICS, ISM, CPSM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.