Group Procurement Manager

Klöckner Pentaplast

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to negotiate and manage suppliers effectively
  • Strong understanding of cost management and commercial considerations
  • Experience collaborating with multiple business functions in a dynamic setting
  • Excellent analytical skills, particularly in spend analysis and market trends
  • Familiarity with ERP/SAP and procurement systems

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement procurement strategies that align with business goals
  • Manage sourcing for raw materials, including polymers and packaging services
  • Lead supplier selection and contractual negotiations to optimize costs
  • Cultivate strong supplier relationships and ensure performance measurement
  • Drive initiatives for cost optimization through analysis and benchmarking
  • Guarantee continuity of supply and mitigate risks across the supply chain
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to achieve targets
  • Monitor market conditions and trends to guide sourcing decisions
  • Support budget planning and cost forecasting activities
  • Oversee recycling and waste management initiatives to support sustainability goals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy
  • Exposure to cross-functional leadership
  • Impactful role supporting operational performance
  • Engagement in sustainability and circular economy efforts
Full Job Description
Procurement Manager (Manufacturing / Packaging Environment)

Location: Beaver, West Virginia

The Role

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop sourcing strategy across key categories, supporting operational performance, cost optimisation, and supplier partnerships within a dynamic industrial environment, with a particular focus on raw materials procurement within plastics and packaging (e.g. APET, rPET, PS, PP).

This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and commercial value creation, working closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Manage strategic sourcing activities across key categories (raw materials, packaging, services, etc.), including key polymer/raw material categories
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to deliver cost savings and value improvement
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance frameworks
  • Drive cost optimisation initiatives, including spend analysis and benchmarking
  • Ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation across the supply base
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to support business goals
  • Monitor commodity markets, price developments, and supply trends to inform sourcing and negotiation strategies
  • Support budget planning and cost forecasting activities
  • Manage and coordinate recycling, reprocessing, and waste streams (including external partners), supporting sustainability and circular economy initiatives


Your Profile
  • Strong experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost management
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply risk
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • Strong analytical capability (spend analysis, market insights, cost modelling)
  • Experience with ERP/SAP and procurement systems


Why This Role?
  • Key position supporting operational performance and cost competitiveness
  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and procurement improvement initiatives
  • High level of cross-functional exposure and business impact


Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we'd love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

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