The raw material Sourcing Manager has responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives through the establishment of supplier specifications, measuring conformance and identifying process improvement opportunities. Specific responsibilities include supplier negotiations, integration with business units and identification of cost savings opportunities and management of supplier relationships. This position will directly manage one or more categories with an estimated annual spend up to $100 million USD and serve as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for a business unit within our US-CAN Color, Additives, and Inks segment.

Essential Functions

Responsible for defining, planning and executing Sourcing projects to improve the existing business and set the stage for future growth. Responsible for creating the project schedules, assigning key tasks, and partnering with/recruit cross functional teams to execute the tasks. Lead regular cross-functional team update meetings to ensure projects stay on track and are impactful. Facilitate supplier selection and negotiate contracts for key Avient and business-unit initiatives. Responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and enforcing supplier performance metrics. Responsible for the documentation and administration of all supplier contracts, confidentiality agreements, license agreements, purchase order documentation, shipping documentation, advance shipping notices (from suppliers) and all electronic documents required to facilitate smooth supply chain execution. Work with supplier base to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities. Integrate strategic procurement activities with business unit representatives where required. Report category activities to organization on a regular basis. Manage overall supplier relationships, including measurement of performance to specifications, negotiations, contracting and process improvement. Represent Sourcing as SPOC for a select business unit in an effort to understand the business and how their team operates, while building alliances and representing Sourcing’s point of view. Provide analytical and process improvement support to corporate sourcing group up to and including data analysis, internal reporting and overall process improvement recommendations. May supervise Sourcing Specialists/Coordinators. Other projects/responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus 3-5 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends Excellence communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software and tools Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.   Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.