Senior Commodity Buyer- Plastic Resin & Injection Molded Components(80 Remote)
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Job Location:
Northville, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Buyer Plastic Commodities to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across plastic resin and injection molded components. This role is responsible for managing global supplier relationships driving cost optimization and supporting new program launches within a complex fast-paced automotive environment.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in plastic resin sourcing (Tier 3) and/or injection molded components (Tier 2) with the ability to influence both material strategy and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own global sourcing strategy for plastic resin and/or injection molded components
- Lead supplier selection negotiation and contract management across regional and global suppliers
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through material strategy supplier consolidation and commercial negotiations
- Manage relationships with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers ensuring performance in quality delivery and cost
- Support new product launches ensuring materials and components are sourced and delivered on time
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and quality teams to align sourcing strategies
- Monitor market trends raw material indices and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and supplier standards
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field
- 57 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within automotive or manufacturing
- Direct experience sourcing plastic resin and/or injection molded components
- Strong understanding of global supply chains supplier negotiation and cost modeling
- Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM-facing environments
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience managing global resin suppliers
- Familiarity with tooling molding processes or material selection
- Exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin genetic information physical or mental disability age veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences whether personal professional or via education or volunteerism we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.Remote Status:
HybridRequired Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
OUR INNOVATION. YOUR ADVANTAGE. Cooper Standard is a leading materials science and manufacturing expert headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA. We operate in 21 countries and with a global team of 25,000 employees. We develop materials, systems and components for a wide range of diver ... View more
