Sourcing Manager Resin/PCR

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
035801 Sourcing Manager Resin/PCR (Open)

Job Description:

The Sourcing Manager – Resin plays a key role in executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier evaluations, and supporting cost optimization initiatives across the raw material category.

This role is responsible for managing sourcing events, negotiating competitive commercial terms, and partnering with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.

The Manager contributes to category strategy development while focusing on operational execution, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Sourcing Execution


* Support the development and execution of category strategies to achieve cost savings and mitigate supply risk.


* Manage the sourcing lifecycle and development, supplier evaluations, negotiation, and contract preparation.


* Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform sourcing recommendations.

Project Management


* Lead sourcing and procurement-related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring clear scope definition, timeline management, and delivery of key milestones.


* Coordinate cross-functional project teams and maintain strong communication to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and issues (Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, etc.).


* Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, action logs, and status reports.


* Identify risks and mitigation plans to ensure project objectives are met on time and within scope.


* Drive accountability across internal teams and suppliers to ensure successful project execution and adoption of sourcing outcomes.

Negotiation & Contracting


* Lead negotiations for global and high impact sourcing events.


* Develop negotiation plans to achieve competitive commercial terms.

Supplier & Contract Management


* Manage supplier relationships, track, and report performance KPI’s.


* Support quarterly supplier business reviews and corrective action follow-up.


* Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 



* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Project Mgmt., Business, or related field.


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