Plastic Injection Purchasing Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview

Top Gun Staffing is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager specializing in Plastic Injection Molding for a leading company in the automotive industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional with experience in automotive manufacturing, plastic injection molding, and supplier management to play a key role in new product launches, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing across North American operations.

The successful candidate will manage purchasing activities for the plastic injection molding area, negotiate with suppliers, identify new sourcing opportunities, and ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery while supporting new projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, planning, and supplier negotiations for plastic injection molding materials and assigned production resources.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, quality, and technology.

• Maintain a competitive domestic and international supplier network.

• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms to meet profitability and cost-reduction objectives.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams during new product launches and project industrialization.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve purchasing processes and supplier performance.

• Support purchasing activities and projects across company facilities as needed.

• Ensure supplier capabilities and performance meet company standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a similar role.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing and/or the plastics industry strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and thermoforming processes.

• Experience with supplier negotiations, cost management, and project coordination.

• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP purchasing systems.

• Bachelor's degree, technical diploma, vocational qualification, engineering degree, or related purchasing qualification preferred.

• English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.

• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Career development opportunities.

• Training and professional development tailored to your career goals.

• The opportunity to contribute to new automotive projects and work with an international supplier network.

Apply Today!

If you have purchasing experience in automotive manufacturing or plastics, particularly plastic injection molding, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.