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Senior Procurement/Sourcing Specialist – Plastics
Job in
Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Drives the execution of complex Plastics category strategies which may include Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Rotational Molding.
- Collaborates with a cross‑functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives.
- Develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.
- Analyzes cross‑divisional spending and develops global strategic sourcing plans to reduce the total cost of ownership.
- Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements.
- Engages and supports division/site procurement teams to qualify preferred suppliers.
- Actively participates in supplier business reviews to ensure compliance with performance standards.
- Handles strategic contracts and facilitates the free‑flow of spend intelligence to enhance decision‑making.
- Collaborates with quality, technical, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of sourcing activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years procurement/sourcing experience.
- Business insight – knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value.
- Experience working in highly regulated industries.
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results.
- Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities.
- Influences without authority to motivate a cross‑functional team in multiple geographies.
- CPSM or equivalent is preferred.
- Hands‑on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred.
- Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
- Ability to travel 25%.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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