Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer

As one of the global leading businesses in automotive Cables and Wires, and as part of its strategic diversification into non-automotive activities, COFICAB Group is looking for a talented and results-driven professional to join its Corporate Purchasing team as Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer. Purpose The Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer will implement the Group’s plastic raw materials purchasing strategy in support of COFICAB’s non-automotive business development. The role combines strong technical expertise in plastics with strategic sourcing execution, supplier management, and market intelligence to secure supply at the lowest total cost while supporting quality and sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities • Execute the plastic raw materials sourcing strategy for non-automotive activities: identify and prequalify alternative suppliers, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, and conduct technical and commercial analysis of proposals. • Leverage technical expertise in polymers and compounds to review specifications with suppliers, coordinate sample management with R&D and Innovation, and follow up the homologation process. • Prepare and negotiate procurement contracts and commercial agreements under the supervision of the Corporate Plastics & Master Batches Purchasing Manager. • Consolidate plastic raw material needs across COFICAB plants and non-automotive business units, split volumes per supplier and plant, and monitor monthly pricing and volume updates. • Conduct continuous market intelligence on plastic raw materials: price trends, capacity, feedstocks, regulations, and sustainability requirements. • Contribute to supply risk mapping, risk assessment of supply sources, and development of contingency plans. • Manage supplier performance: complaints follow-up, containment actions, audit participation, and continuous improvement within sound supplier relationships. • Prepare, communicate, and review purchasing KPIs, periodic reports, and budget monitoring for the plastic raw materials category. Qualifications • Engineering degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Plastics, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering. • Minimum 5 years of experience in plastics, polymers, compounds, or raw materials purchasing. • Strong knowledge of plastic resins (PP, PE, PVC, PA, ABS, PC, PET, PBT) and technical compounds. • Solid negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. • Good understanding of international supply markets and supplier qualification processes. • Fluent in English and French. • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment. KPIs • Cost saving rate and quantified value delivered per initiative. • Supplier operational risk level and supply continuity performance. • Contract purchases rate and cycle time of contract processing. • Homologation lead time and number of homologated suppliers and materials. • Supplier audit results and internal audit compliance. Why Join COFICAB Group? Join a global industrial leader serving major automotive and non-automotive players worldwide. Contribute directly to the growth of a new strategic business vertical with high visibility, international supplier exposure, and direct impact on business performance. Show more Show less As one of the global leading businesses in automotive Cables and Wires, and as part of its strategic diversification into non-automotive activities, COFICAB Group is looking for a talented and results-driven professional to join its Corporate Purchasing team as Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer. Purpose The Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer will implement the Group’s plastic raw materials purchasing strategy in support of COFICAB’s non-automotive business development. The role combines strong technical expertise in plastics with strategic sourcing execution, supplier management, and market intelligence to secure supply at the lowest total cost while supporting quality and sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities • Execute the plastic raw materials sourcing strategy for non-automotive activities: identify and prequalify alternative suppliers, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, and conduct technical and commercial analysis of proposals. • Leverage technical expertise in polymers and compounds to review specifications with suppliers, coordinate sample management with R&D and Innovation, and follow up the homologation process. • Prepare and negotiate procurement contracts and commercial agreements under the supervision of the Corporate Plastics & Master Batches Purchasing Manager. • Consolidate plastic raw material needs across COFICAB plants and non-automotive business units, split volumes per supplier and plant, and monitor monthly pricing and volume updates. • Conduct continuous market intelligence on plastic raw materials: price trends, capacity, feedstocks, regulations, and sustainability requirements. • Contribute to supply risk mapping, risk assessment of supply sources, and development of contingency plans. • Manage supplier performance: complaints follow-up, containment actions, audit participation, and continuous improvement within sound supplier relationships. • Prepare, communicate, and review purchasing KPIs, periodic reports, and budget monitoring for the plastic raw materials category. Qualifications • Engineering degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Plastics, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering. • Minimum 5 years of experience in plastics, polymers, compounds, or raw materials purchasing. • Strong knowledge of plastic resins (PP, PE, PVC, PA, ABS, PC, PET, PBT) and technical compounds. • Solid negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. • Good understanding of international supply markets and supplier qualification processes. • Fluent in English and French. • Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment. KPIs • Cost saving rate and quantified value delivered per i