Global Category Manager- Metal

About the role

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. The company fabricates custom‑designed enclosures and skids, performing mechanical and electrical integration in‑house to deliver turn‑key products. The Global Sourcing Manager, Metal will lead global sourcing and buying activities for the raw metal spend category, developing category strategy, selecting suppliers, reducing costs, mitigating risk, and ensuring long‑term supply continuity across domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end category management strategy for the raw metal spend category.
• Develop multi‑year sourcing roadmaps aligned with GTI growth, margin, and operational objectives.
• Analyze spend, tariff implications, supplier concentration, market trends, and total cost drivers to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Build scalable supply strategies supporting multiple plants, product lines, and new program launches.
• Lead RFx processes, supplier negotiations, commercial terms, and award decisions.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to improve cost, quality, lead time, and geographic diversification.
• Drive dual‑source and contingency strategies for high‑risk commodities.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities related to fabrication, machining, electrical assemblies, logistics, or contract manufacturing.
• Deliver annual cost savings through negotiations, should‑cost analysis, resourcing, design collaboration, and process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering on value engineering, alternate materials, and specification optimization.
• Improve total landed cost through freight strategy, MOQ optimization, and inventory alignment.
• Support margin expansion initiatives through disciplined category management.
• Manage supplier scorecards (on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, capacity readiness).
• Escalate and resolve supplier constraints impacting production schedules or customer commitments.
• Identify geopolitical, financial, operational, and single‑source risks across the supply base.
• Develop supplier recovery plans and executive escalation strategies when needed.
• Partner with Engineering on new product introduction (NPI), technical sourcing decisions, and supplier design collaboration.
• Work with Operations and Planning teams to ensure material continuity and inventory health.
• Collaborate with Quality on supplier audits, corrective actions, PPAP, and qualification readiness.
• Align with Finance on gross margin, working capital, and budget targets.
• Support sourcing initiatives across North America, Mexico, Vietnam, and other strategic markets.
• Build supplier ecosystems that support GTI’s hyper‑growth manufacturing footprint.
• Travel to supplier sites and GTI facilities for audits, negotiations, and relationship management.
• Lead a team of Procurement Managers and Coordinators/Specialists supporting the raw metal category.
• Develop, mentor, and coach direct reports through learning and development plans.
• Own KPIs including gross margin, on‑time delivery, and vendor scorecard; drive accountability with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience managing complex manufacturing categories in industrial, OEM, contract manufacturing, or engineered‑to‑order environments.
• Strong negotiation, supplier development, and commercial contracting experience.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Strong analytical skills including spend analysis, market intelligence, and forecasting to vendors.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional leaders and operate in fast‑paced growth environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience with fabricated steel, sheet metal, weldments, electrical components, cooling systems, generators, or modular infrastructure categories.
• Experience with global sourcing regions including Mexico, Vietnam, Asia, or Europe.
• Experience in ERP systems, procurement analytics tools, or advanced Excel modeling.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting modular data centers, BESS, GenSet, or industrial infrastructure products.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large‑scale industrial projects.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership.
• Employee‑focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Pay

$125,000 – $155,000 a year