Global Procurement Manager- Sheet Metal

Position Overview

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high‑mix, engineered‑to‑order environment, GTI depends on disciplined purchasing execution, supplier performance, and material continuity to support rapid growth and customer delivery commitments across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing operations for the Sheet Metal spend category.
• Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments.
• Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs.
• Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead‑time adherence.
• Lead pricing negotiations, commercial issue resolution, and annual cost‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop alternate sources, dual‑source strategies, and supplier recovery plans.
• Build strong supplier relationships while holding accountability to performance standards.
• Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working‑capital objectives.
• Improve supplier on‑time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase‑price variance metrics.
• Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing.
• Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Metal Category, building accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization.
• Collaborate with Engineering on technical sourcing, alternates, and new product introduction (NPI) launches.
• Work with Finance on accruals, payment issues, savings tracking, and inventory valuation impacts.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on inbound flow and supplier execution issues.
• Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered‑to‑order purchasing background.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, or industrial systems.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Multi‑site purchasing leadership experience.

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

Pay

$100,000 – $120,000 a year