Commodity Manager
Syracuse, NY - USA
Job Summary
DRIVE THE MATERIALS THAT POWER OUR PRODUCTS.
POLYWOOD is looking for a Commodity Manager Plastics / Resins who thrives on building strong supplier partnerships making smart sourcing decisions and ensuring the right materials are in place to keep our operations running smoothly.
This role is perfect for someone who understands how materials cost and performance intersectand enjoys working cross-functionally to support production quality and innovation.
If youre energized by supplier collaboration market insight and continuous improvement this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our manufacturing supply chain.
What Youll Do:
Manage sourcing activities across resins colorants and plastic-related materials
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with supplier partners
Support pricing strategies contract discussions and cost improvement initiatives
Partner with operations to support just-in-time delivery and efficient inventory flow
Monitor market trends and provide insights to guide sourcing decisions
Assist in sourcing new materials tied to product innovation and process improvements
Ensure materials meet performance quality and production requirements
What You Bring:
38 years of experience in plastics resins or chemical procurement
Experience working with resin suppliers colorants or related materials
Exposure to cost analysis pricing and supplier negotiations
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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How Youll Succeed:
You build trust and strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
You understand how sourcing decisions impact cost quality and production
You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions
You are proactive adaptable and focused on continuous improvement
You take ownership and pride in keeping operations running efficiently
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Why Youll Love Working With Us:
Meaningful Impact: The materials you source directly influence product quality and performance
Growth Opportunities: Expand your ownership and influence within sourcing and supplier strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations engineering and supply chain teams
Visible Results: See your decisions come to life on the production floor
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About Us
At POLYWOOD we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD lumber made from recycled plastics.
But what truly sets us apart is our people. Every improvement every innovation and every success starts with a team committed to quality collaboration and doing things the right way.
Check out this video - Genuine Polywood
If youre ready to make an impact through smart sourcing and strong partnerships wed love to meet you. Apply today.
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
POLYWOOD® waterproof furniture is constructed of genuine POLYWOOD lumber, a proprietary material made in the US using landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastics.