Cluster Category Procurement Manager – Resin

Job Description:

Position: Cluster Category Procurement Manager – Resin

Department: Global Procurement

Supervisor: Procurement Cluster Director - Asia Africa

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Main Purpose

Procurement Category Manager (Resin) for the Asia Africa Cluster is responsible for developing and executing procurement

initiatives within the Resin category (Polyolefin and PET), aligned with the global & cluster strategy. Reporting directly to

the Cluster Procurement Director and dotted to Global Category Leader, this role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market

analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices.

The Category Manager is responsible for leading the regional resin procurement strategy, category optimization, and

supplier management across Asia-Pacific, while continuing to manage China procurement operations as Country

Procurement Manager and collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve optimal

outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals. The role ensures cost competitiveness, supply security,

sustainability, and innovation across all resin categories used in packaging and manufacturing applications. This is a highly

strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply

chain.

Primary regions in scope will be APAC, CWIS, India and AMET.

 

Main Tasks

• Category Strategy Development

• Develop and execute resin category strategy aligned with global procurement and business objectives in the Asia

Africa region, aligned with global procurement objectives and covering country and regional needs.

• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, lead long term sourcing strategy, opportunities, and risks

within the Resin supply chain.

• Collaborate with country, regional & global procurement teams to align category initiatives and leverage synergies

across regions.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for different polymers.

• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms, quality standards, and compliance with

corporate policies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, sustainability, and performance

improvements and supply continuity.

• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing issues and identifying opportunities for continuous

improvement.

• Monitor global resin market trends, pricing indices, and capacity shifts.

Cost Optimization and Value Creation

• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality or performance, ensuring competitive advantage

for the organization.

• Monitor and manage category spend, providing detailed analysis and reporting to the Cluster Procurement

Director.

 

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• Identify and implement value-adding opportunities, such as alternative materials or innovative technologies, in

collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Support sustainability goals including recycled resin integration and circular packaging initiatives.

• Drive material efficiency, downgauging, and resin optimization projects.

Operational Excellence and Risk Management

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical Resin to meet production and business demands across the Asia Africa

cluster.

• Establish governance for specification changes, supplier approvals, and cost tracking.

• Support local procurement teams in complex sourcing decisions and act as single point of expertise for resin

category in Asia Africa cluster.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and market volatility.

• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management and delivery schedules.

• Monitor supply risks (geopolitical, logistics, capacity constraints) in Asia Africa resin markets.

• Lead contingency planning for critical resin shortages or disruptions

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with sales, operations, finance, R&D and logistic teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies

with product requirements.

• Support new product development and packaging material selection decisions.

• Influence global and regional stakeholders on resin strategy decisions.

• Act as a category expert and trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations on

category-related matters.

• Support sustainability goals by embedding ESG principles into category procurement practices.

Reporting & Analysis

• Analyze and take decisions on regular reports on procurement activities, import/export operations, and recycling

initiatives.

• Analyze market trends through index, supplier performance, and other relevant data to inform procurement

decisions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

 

Job Holder Profile / Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field; advanced

degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

• 10+ years of procurement or category management experience, ideally within packaging materials, polymer, or

manufacturing industries have resin specialist.

• Proven track record of successfully managing procurement categories in a multinational environment.

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Category Expertise: In-depth knowledge of polymers industry or other chemicals (organic - inorganic); basic

knowledge of chemical value chain highly desirable

• Analytical Ability: Strong data analysis skills to assess market trends, supplier performance, and cost drivers; used

to monitor and analyze global market indexes (i.e. ICIS) for main chemical feedstock and key derivatives

 

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• Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a focus on value creation and risk

mitigation.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term category strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all

levels.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, Coupa) and data visualization

software.

• Leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and

procedures as well as Safety Standards (OSHA).

This job description was fully explained to me and I have received a copy. The job description describes the core function

areas of my work. It is not all inclusive and I may be required to perform other duties as needed.