Supplier Account Manager – Plastics

Role Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic supplier relationships within a highly innovative and global manufacturing environment. The position focuses on driving sourcing excellence across plastics, polymers, and hoses while ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement commodity strategies for plastics, polymers, and hoses, build and manage strategic relationships with suppliers, monitor supplier KPIs, and lead corrective actions to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, matrixed environments and enjoy driving impactful change on a global scale. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, category management, project management, or related supply chain functions
• Proven expertise in managing plastics, polymers, or hoses as strategic commodities
• At least 5 years of experience leading complex commercial negotiations with large-scale suppliers
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, ASTM standards, and supplier technical assessments
• Experience working within global, multicultural environments, including knowledge of logistics, import/export regulations, and international supplier ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders within matrix organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SAP, Power BI, and familiarity with SAP Ariba or RFQ tools
• Indian citizenship with a valid passport and willingness to travel internationally across Asia and other regions as required
• Ability to travel up to approximately 35% of the time and collaborate across multiple time zones in a hybrid working environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote collaboration opportunities
• Exposure to global projects and international stakeholder engagement
• Career development opportunities within a highly innovative and technology-driven environment
• Supportive culture focused on continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives and health-related programs
• Relocation support may be available depending on business requirements
• Opportunity to work on strategic initiatives shaping next-generation manufacturing supply chains