Commodity Buyer

Nexxta is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with four Great Lakes facilities delivering precision, speed, and scale. We serve industry leaders across transportation, energy, medical, and defense, offering tariff-free production, open capacity, and rapid ramp-up. With in-house R&D and engineering, we help customers strengthen supply chains and build confidently in America.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Commodity Buyer owns the sourcing and purchasing strategy for an assigned commodity category (Resins & Colorants, Components, or Packaging/Paints) across all Nexxta facilities. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and terms, and ensures materials are available on time, at the right cost and quality to support production for our automotive, industrial, and medical customers.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include additional duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary.

• Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity category (Resins & Colorants, Components, or Packaging/Paints) across all Nexxta facilities
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements with suppliers to reduce cost and protect supply
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers; evaluate existing suppliers on quality, delivery, cost, and service
• Place and manage purchase orders and release schedules to support production requirements and keep inventory at target levels
• Partner with plant operations, planning, engineering, and quality to forecast demand and resolve material shortages, delays, and quality issues
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks; recommend actions such as consolidation, alternate sources, or pricing adjustments
• Support new program launches and customer-specified material or supplier requirements, including quote and cost-model inputs
• Track and report savings, spend, price variance, and supplier performance to the Director of Purchasing
• Maintain accurate supplier, item, and pricing data in the ERP system and purchasing records
• Ensure purchasing activity complies with company policy, quality system requirements, and customer and regulatory requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of the assigned commodity category; plastics manufacturing or automotive experience is a plus
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and cost-modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with plant and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with quality system requirements (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or ISO 13485) is preferred