Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description: Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Plastic Industry Department: Procurement / Supply Chain Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Industry: Plastic Manufacturing / Packaging Reports To: Procurement Manager / Head of Supply Chain Location: Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a strong background in the plastic manufacturing and packaging industry to manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, including plastic resins, packaging materials, films, and other polymer-based materials. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for plastic raw materials, packaging materials, films, and polymer resins. • Identify, evaluate, and qualify local and international suppliers based on cost, quality, technical capability, reliability, and delivery performance. • Source materials such as PE, PP, PET, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, and other relevant polymers based on business requirements. • Manage sourcing of flexible packaging materials, plastic films, stretch films, shrink films, and other packaging-related products. • Establish and maintain a qualified supplier base to ensure uninterrupted material availability. • Analyze procurement spend and identify opportunities for cost optimization and supplier consolidation. • Develop alternative sourcing channels to reduce dependency on single suppliers and mitigate supply chain disruptions. • Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, long-term supply agreements, and favorable contract structures. • Prepare market intelligence reports, cost forecasts, and sourcing recommendations for management. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the plastic manufacturing, polymer, or packaging industry. • Demonstrated experience sourcing plastic raw materials, polymer resins, films, and packaging materials. • Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, supplier development, and strategic sourcing. • Experience working with local and international suppliers and managing import procurement activities. • Strong understanding of plastic resin grades, material specifications, pricing mechanisms, and supplier market dynamics. • Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools; SAP or Oracle experience is an advantage. • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze procurement spend, pricing trends, and supplier performance. Required Skills and Competencies • Strategic sourcing and category management. • Commercial negotiation and contract management. • Supplier identification, qualification, and relationship management. • Plastic resin and packaging material market knowledge. • Cost analysis, price benchmarking, and savings identification. • Supply risk assessment and mitigation. • Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making. • Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management. • Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills. Preferred Industry Exposure Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be preferred: • Plastic packaging manufacturing. • Flexible packaging and film production. • Polymer and plastic resin trading or distribution. • Extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, or thermoforming. • Packaging converters and film manufacturers. Show more Show less

Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for plastic raw materials, packaging materials, films, and polymer resins. Identify, evaluate, and qualify local and international suppliers based on cost, quality, technical capability, reliability, and delivery performance. Source materials such as PE, PP, PET, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, and other relevant polymers based on business requirements. Manage sourcing of flexible packaging materials, plastic films, stretch films, shrink films, and other packaging-related products. Establish and maintain a qualified supplier base to ensure uninterrupted material availability. Analyze procurement spend and identify opportunities for cost optimization and supplier consolidation. Develop alternative sourcing channels to reduce dependency on single suppliers and mitigate supply chain disruptions. Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, long-term supply agreements, and favorable contract structures. Prepare market intelligence reports, cost forecasts, and sourcing recommendations for management.