Newell Brands

Sourcing Engineer, Chemicals

Newell Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Huntersville • North Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Research, identify, and qualify the best value sources of supply in conjunction with raw material vendors, manufacturing facilities, quality, and product engineering
  • Identify cost and risks at the product component level to meet all financial targets and productivity goals
  • Rationalize the supplier base through the solicitation of competitive bids
  • Evaluate and utilize internal/external technologies and partnering with key suppliers to solve complex problems which will enhance product design, performance, supply and assure best cost
  • Develop and lead implementation of commodity strategies resulting in cost savings as well as improved supplier performance that fully support current and future manufacturing/business goals
  • Support day-to-day activities in Raw Material Discontinuation, NPD Activities, Quality, Manufacturing Supplier Performance Goals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as supply/demand planning, operations, engineering, marketing, quality and finance to drive accurate material forecasting, purchasing, compliance and standardized processes

Requirements

  • B.S./M.S. in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in plastics, materials, or a manufacturing setting
  • Consumer products experience preferred
  • Broad knowledge of chemicals, plastic resins, colorants, and additives
  • History of working independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
  • Effective planning/organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Evidence of strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
  • Up to 25% travel is required
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Plastics EngineeringPolymer ScienceMaterials EngineeringChemical EngineeringCost AnalysisSupplier Performance EvaluationCommodity Strategy DevelopmentMaterial ForecastingProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
PlanningOrganizational SkillsMulti-taskingPrioritizationCollaborationIndependent WorkCross-functional Teamwork