Supplier Relationship Manager, Plastics
About The Position
This Individual will serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) supporting the Timonium, MD location for primarily plastics commodities. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the assigned commodity categories under the leadership of the Senior Plastics Commodity Manager . This individual will support the Senior Plastics Commodity Manager with the overall material and commodity strategy formulation and execution. This position is part of the Global Integrated Supply Chain Organization and will be located onsite in Timonium, MD. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with 3+ years’ experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management OR no degree with 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management.
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
- Experience utilizing electronic sourcing tools (eRFQ, eBid, eAuction, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience with ERP system; Oracle/SAP preferred
- Ability to travel 20% domestically.
Nice To Haves
- Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with suppliers.
- Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure
- Continuous improvement in manufacturing
- 2+ years demonstrated focus on Plastics commodities in a global manufacturing company
Responsibilities
- Supplier Relationship Management (40%): attend supplier meetings/Visits, SBR’s, collaborate with the Materials Team, LTA’s/MSA’s negotiate and manage contract administration, improve Supplier OTD, and support site Inventory Target management.
- Project Management (30%): Project funnel ideation and execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.), optimize Supply Chain design to maximize adherence to DMS principles and IMAG
- Customer (Internal & External) Relationship Management (15%): collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Product Management, support external customers as necessary, and drive OTD
- Location Strategy Execution (15%): Delivery of the Commodity Strategies
Benefits
- We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
