Procurement Specialist/Buyer
On-site · Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Procurement Specialist responsible for sourcing and purchasing resin, additives, packaging, and indirect supplies for plastic extrusion operations; negotiate pricing and contracts; monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment within ERP/MRP systems; evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost; collaborate with production scheduling and planning teams to support customer demand; identify alternative suppliers and materials to improve cost savings and supply continuity; work with quality and engineering teams on material qualifications and supplier corrective actions; analyze market trends in polymer/resin pricing; support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory reduction and procurement efficiency; ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience in manufacturing; plastics or extrusion industry experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of plastic resins, additives, and extrusion manufacturing processes is highly desirable
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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