Sourcing & Procurement Management Metals Center of Excellence Lead Senior Manager

About the role

We are a Senior Manager in Sourcing & Procurement, focusing on upstream bulk metals such as steel coil, sheet, plate, and other primary mill products. You will lead cost optimization and procurement process optimization projects, manage project support resources, and develop creative strategies to reduce costs and improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and lead client engagements
• Manage project support resources and coordinate with subject matter experts
• Develop and present cost reduction strategies and recommendations
• Build consensus among client stakeholders
• Assess client expenditures and identify cost reduction targets
• Reengineer procurement processes
• Manage Metals Center of Excellence sales target, pipeline, and lead sales calls
• Coach and develop junior staff resources
• Create and curate deliverable content
• Build and expand internal category knowledge capture and technologies

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, including 5+ years in metals sourcing or negotiation
• Minimum 3 years of management consulting experience with a well-regarded firm
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing a broad range of mill product metals categories such as steel coil, plate, and non-ferrous equivalents
• Experience with mill direct buying, directed buys, spot and contract purchasing, hedging, and relationships with large producers
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manage resources performing complex analytics
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity

Skills

• Deep expertise in upstream bulk metals procurement and/or negotiations
• Data-driven approach to developing strategies
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Industry knowledge and thought leadership

Benefits

Compensation varies based on location, ranging from $122,700 to $338,300 annually. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, bonuses, paid holidays, and vacation days.

Pay

Annual salary range: $132,500 to $338,300

Schedule

Travel requirements: 10-50%