Senior Commodity Manager - Resins

• Location 5050 33rd Street,Grand Rapids, MI, 49512,United States
• Job Category Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing
• Industry Plastic Injection Molding, Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy
- People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Join us as a Senior Commodity Manager and take ownership of our most important commodity category: resin. We're looking for a strategic sourcing leader with deep resin purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for building high-performing supplier partnerships. If you're guided by the 7 Habits mindset, thrive on collaboration, and love driving meaningful business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Ron Jimerson Plant at 5050 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512

The target starting base salary for this position is $87, - $ / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive) . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to recommend solutions that provide the greatest overall value to the organization
• Establish and maintain accurate processes and reporting for tracking commodity performance, cost savings, cost avoidance, and price increases
• Develop and execute supplier development plans, including supplier training related to lean manufacturing and operational excellence
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and other functional teams to support new product development, VE/VA activities, APQP requirements, and product launches
• Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action efforts related to quality, delivery, capacity, commercial performance, and other supply-related concerns
• Support the development and continuous improvement of supply management processes, systems, policies, and reporting tools
• Ensure purchasing activities and supplier agreements comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, local, and international requirements
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Supply Chain team members, as applicable
• Travel up to 30% as business needs require

• Understands and supports the values ofthe Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. We…