Metals Category Manager

About the role

Lead global metals strategy. Strengthen supplier performance. Build a high-performing team.

DEPARTMENT

Supply Chain Management

REPORTS TO

Director of Supply Chain Management

Make an Impact

GHSP is seeking a Metals Category Manager to develop and execute the global strategy for metallic commodities supporting our manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for metals and hardware commodities, including castings, stampings, machined components, sintered metals, fasteners, bearings and related technologies.
• Build short- and long-term sourcing roadmaps based on business demand, technology needs, supplier capability, market conditions and risk.
• Lead complex negotiations involving piece price, raw-material mechanisms, tooling, payment terms, capacity, long-term agreements, claims and commercial terms.
• Own executive relationships with strategic and critical suppliers and lead business reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, innovation, responsiveness and sustainability.
• Deliver cost-reduction, PPV, working-capital and risk-reduction objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive benchmarking, VA/VE, supplier productivity and material standardization.
• Lead sourcing decisions for new awards, market tests, supplier transfers, localization and resourcing activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Finance, Advanced Procurement and Supplier Development to support acquisition, APQP and successful program launches.
• Lead the procurement response to shortages, capacity constraints, tariffs, supplier financial distress, geopolitical disruptions and line-down threats.
• Maintain contingency plans for critical components, single-source exposure and high-risk suppliers, with clear ownership and executive communication.
• Lead and develop the Metals Commodity Manager and Metals Commodity Buyer through clear priorities, coaching, accountability and succession planning.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field; MBA, CPSM or another advanced credential preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years leading metals-related categories in automotive or complex manufacturing; Automotive Tier 1 or OEM experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of direct people-leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading global supplier relationships, complex negotiations, sourcing decisions and cost-reduction programs.
• Strong understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing processes, including castings, stampings, machining, sintering, fabrication, fasteners and bearings.
• Experience with commodity indices, raw-material adjustment mechanisms, tariffs, cost modeling and should-cost analysis.
• Strong financial, analytical and executive communication skills, with working knowledge of ERP and sourcing systems such as QAD, SAP or Oracle.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

What You'll Get

• Ownership of a globally important direct-materials category with meaningful influence on cost, quality, launch performance and supply continuity.
• Direct access to senior leaders and the opportunity to shape supplier strategy across the business.
• A collaborative role working across engineering, operations, quality, finance and program teams.
• The opportunity to build capability, develop talent and leave a lasting impact on GHSP's global supply base.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our Values

• Earn Trust Daily: Act with integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Embolden Innovation: Challenge assumptions and turn ideas into better solutions.
• Champion the Customer: Understand customer needs and deliver meaningful value.
• Deliver as One Team: Collaborate across boundaries, respect different perspectives and share success.
• Drive Results Efficiently: Focus on what matters, make sound decisions and execute with discipline.
• Build a Sustainable Legacy: Make responsible choices that strengthen our people, business and communities for the long term.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We believe our people are at their best when they are valued, included and heard. We embrace the unique differences of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.