Senior Commodity Management - Plastics and Packaging; Remote

Work Flexibility

Remote

• Lead category strategy and execution across selected plastics and packaging spend segments.
• Lead high‑impact sourcing initiatives, negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver measurable results.
• Shape category direction and align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities using market intelligence, supplier insights, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to resolve complex challenges, enable product innovation, and support business growth.
• Full accountability for category spend: drive cost optimization, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance across the plastics and packaging value chain.
• Elevate sourcing capabilities through strong analytics and forward‑looking strategies.
• Drive end‑to‑end sourcing strategy, including supplier segmentation, cost optimization, and long‑term supply continuity planning.
• Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements, including long‑term contracts, volume commitments, and pricing frameworks with key strategic suppliers.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions, including advancements in plastics technology, materials innovation, and supplier capabilities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, and operations to align sourcing strategies with product development and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and execute value creation opportunities, including cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure all sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier engagements align with company policies, governance standards, and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.

• Experience leading sourcing initiatives within complex, engineered or materials‑based supply markets, with plastics or packaging experience.
• Experience using analytics and AI tools to evaluate supply markets, support fact‑based negotiations, and deliver measurable business impact.

Pay ranges (annual): USN: $118,000 – $196,700; US5: $123,900 – $206,500; US10: $129,800 – $216,400; US15: $135,700 – $226,200; US20: $141,600 – $236,000; US30: $153,400 – $255,700.

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