Procurement Manager, Recycled Materials

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Purpose of the job:

The Central Procurement team is looking for a Manager of recycled materials in North America. This role will  focus on identifying opportunities for cost effective and reliable streams of Post Industrial rPVC, rPET, rPETG flakes and pellets. This role will also be responsible for  scrap sales in alignment with Operations, Supply Chain and local Procurement under the umbrella of the Global Scrap Management Working Group.

Key tasks and responsibilities:
•  Maintain the relationship and source new suppliers of recycled materials in order to ensure supply security for Post-Industrial Rework/PIR  (rPVC, rPET: PIR, rPET-G) of four NA sites.
•  Negotiate optimal prices and payment terms for recycled materials both on spot and contractual basis and continuously evaluate them vs. market prices utilizing market intelligence from various resources. 
•  Meet demand and price objectives of recycled PIR requirements
•  Support recycled resin KPI tracking and variance analysis.
•  Identify and evaluate existing, negotiate improved scrap sales programs (volumes, prices) with 3rd party purchasers with support of local SCM/Procurement teams for the Americas (USA, Argentina, Brazil) 
•  Work with Sales team to set up prices and agreements for buyback customer programs.
•  Closely work with Innovation and Quality to qualify new recycled material streams.
•  Provide monthly usage reports of recycled materials to the Sustainability team.
•  Maintain price info records on a monthly basis
•  Define Category Sourcing Strategies under leadership of GPM
•  Other projects as assigned

Key competencies:  
•  Minimum experience includes working in a high-paced manufacturing (ideally plastics conversion) industry in Procurement/SCM  leadership roles of minimum 5 years
•  Market knowledge of recycled materials is a plus
•  Strong analytical and negotiation skills, self-motivated, ambitious, and strategic mindset with hands-on approach.
•  Team player willing to continuously learn, solve challenging problems, drive projects to successful completion, contribute in process optimization.
•  Willingness to travel up to 25%.
•  Fluent oral and written English

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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