Have you ever used self-checkout, played a slot machine at a casino, bought a drink from a vending machine, or paid to park? If so, you may have used technology powered by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). CPI develops payment technologies that enable more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide.

Our solutions keep payments moving through cash, coin, card, and mobile technologies. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and 43 service branches. We are looking for a Plastics & Resins Commodity Manager to drive global sourcing strategy for plastic components and engineered resins.

This is a full-time, hybrid role that may be based in Queretaro, Mexico or Mount Prospect, Illinois, with approximately 20% travel. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As the Plastics & Resins Commodity Manager, you will lead CPI's general commodity strategy for plastic injection molded components and engineered resins, a critical direct spend category for the business. Reporting to the Commodity Management Director, you will work with global sourcing, engineering, supplier quality, NPD, operations, finance, and site materials teams across the United States, China, Europe, and Mexico.

Your objective will be to build a competitive, resilient, high-performing supply base that delivers quality, cost, delivery, and risk reduction.

Commodity

Strategy and Sourcing – Develop global sourcing strategies for plastic injection molded components, engineered resins, and related supply chains. Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers aligned with CPI's cost, quality, delivery, and technology needs. Cost and Productivity – Analyze resin markets, component cost drivers, tooling assumptions, supplier cost structures, and commercial terms to identify productivity opportunities and manage inflation risk.

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Management – Lead supplier relationships, business reviews, negotiations, agreements, performance reviews, and corrective actions. Risk Management – Mitigate risks related to sole-source suppliers, resin availability, tooling constraints, capacity, geopolitical exposure, and supplier stability. Quality and Industrialization – Partner with supplier quality, engineering, and operations on supplier qualification, product qualification, manufacturing readiness, tooling validation, and quality issue resolution.

New Product

Development – Support NPD sourcing through supplier selection, RFQ strategy, cost evaluation, tooling decisions, and production ramp-up readiness. Cross-Functional Leadership – Align engineering, quality, operations, finance, NPD sourcing, and site materials teams around business priorities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a pragmatic, technically curious sourcing professional who understands both resin market dynamics and the operational realities of plastic injection molding suppliers. Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with plastic injection molded components, engineered resins, resin cost drivers, tooling, molds, or component industrialization strongly preferred. Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.



Ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, quality, operations, finance, sourcing, and materials management.

Hands-on experience with NPD, supplier qualification, product/component qualification, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up.

Experience working in global teams and managing suppliers across regions, cultures, and time zones. Engineering background, technical sourcing experience, or exposure to global low-cost-country sourcing is an advantage. KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS Action-oriented – Creates momentum, makes timely decisions, and follows through.

Analytical – Turns data, market trends, supplier feedback, and cost drivers into clear recommendations. Influential – Builds trust and influences decisions across functions, levels, and regions. Pragmatic problem solver – Balances strategic thinking with practical execution close to the business.

WHAT WE OFFER Flexible work environments Career growth opportunities Medical, dental & life insurance plans Opportunity to work with CPI global sites and suppliers, with approximately 20% travel CPI is part of Crane NXT CPI is part of Crane NXT, a premier industrial technology company providing trusted solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to customers. Crane NXT has approximately 4,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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