Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer

About the role

COFICAB Group is seeking a results‑driven Corporate Plastic Raw Materials Buyer to implement the plastic raw materials purchasing strategy for its expanding non‑automotive business. The role blends technical polymer expertise with strategic sourcing, supplier management and market intelligence to secure supply at the lowest total cost while meeting quality and sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategy for non‑automotive plastic raw materials: identify and pre‑qualify suppliers, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, and analyse technical and commercial proposals.
• Leverage polymer knowledge to review specifications, coordinate sample management with R&D and Innovation, and drive the homologation process.
• Prepare and negotiate procurement contracts under supervision of the Corporate Plastics & Master Batches Purchasing Manager.
• Consolidate material needs across plants, allocate volumes, and monitor monthly pricing and volume updates.
• Conduct continuous market intelligence on price trends, capacity, feedstocks, regulations and sustainability requirements.
• Support supply risk mapping, develop contingency plans and manage supplier performance, including complaints, audits and continuous improvement.
• Report purchasing KPIs, periodic reports and budget monitoring for the plastic raw materials category.

Required profile

• Engineering degree (Master’s level) 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.
• Fluent in English and French, with ability to work in an international, multicultural environment.

Required skills

• PP
• PE
• PVC
• PA
• ABS
• PC
• PET
• PBT