Global Procurement Manager- Sheet Metal

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Operations & Material Continuity
  • 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
• Supplier Management & Commercial Ownership
  • 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
• Inventory, Planning & KPI Management
  • 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
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Metal Category
  • Build accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner 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 preferred
  • Multi-site purchasing leadership experience preferred

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

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 a year