Strategic Sourcing Manager - Steel and Fabrication
HybridJessup, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for raw steel, outsourced fabrication, roll-formed shapes, and galvanizing services across four North American manufacturing facilities. Lead commercial management of key suppliers by negotiating pricing agreements, capacity commitments, and long-term partnerships while driving cost competitiveness and supplier performance improvements. Monitor steel market trends, mill dynamics, and supply risks to ensure material availability and manage continuity during allocation environments or disruptions. Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Planning teams to support new product launches, capacity expansion, and risk mitigation plans. Conduct supplier business reviews, site visits, and executive escalations to align with annual cost reduction targets and ensure compliance with quality and sustainability expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 7+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of steel commodities, fabricated components, and industrial supply markets
- Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships
- Ability to analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and operational risks
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- ERP experience
- Travel up to 25% of time
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred
- Steel mills, service centers, or fabrication suppliers experience
- Roll forming and outsourced manufacturing processes
- Multi-site manufacturing support
- Supply chain risk management and allocation environments
- Should cost modeling and commodity forecasting
- SAP preferred
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