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Job Description
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000