10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, with 5+ years specifically in aluminum or a closely related commodity.
Experience with aluminum extrusion & billet from a producer, extruder, fabricator, or procurement role.
Proven negotiation skills and experience with long-term supply agreements.
Experience managing large-scale category spend and index-based or LME-linked pricing.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across multiple business lines.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
Own the strategy by building and executing multi-year sourcing strategies for aluminum that balance cost, quality, and innovation.
Lead the value chain through contract negotiations and sourcing events with key suppliers and producers.
Stay ahead of the market by monitoring pricing, tariffs, and supply risks to anticipate cost shifts.
Build partnerships that perform by managing supplier relationships and driving supplier development initiatives.
Lead and develop people by coaching the metals procurement team and enhancing supply chain skills.
Partner with business units to align aluminum demand and supply plans effectively.
Raise the standard by developing governance policies and supporting Source-to-Pay rollout with IT.
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee.
Work-life balance with PTO and flexible holidays.
Pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
Training and development opportunities to equip you for success.
Full Job Description
What You'll Get to Do
Aluminum is critical to what we build, and you will be the person who owns it. As Director of Metal (Aluminum) Procurement (extrusions & billet), you will set the sourcing strategy for one of our most important materials across multiple business lines, with a seat at the table & results you can measure.
This is more than a buying role. You will be the company's recognized expert on a strategic commodity, shaping how we secure supply, manage price volatility & partner with the producers, extruders & fabricators who keep our customers' projects on schedule.
You will lead a team, work side by side with business unit leaders & help build our supply chain function as we grow through our Supply Chain Center of Excellence & PMO.
Key Responsibilities
Own the strategy. Build & execute multi-year extrusion & billet sourcing strategies that balance cost, supply continuity, quality, lead time & innovation.
Lead the value chain. Negotiate contracts & run sourcing events with primary producers, secondary smelters & refiners (recycled billet), billet suppliers, extruders, fabricators & distributors.
Stay ahead of the market. Use index-based, LME-linked pricing, hedging & supply risk monitoring to anticipate shifts in regional premiums, tariffs, energy, scrap & freight before they reach our costs.
Build partnerships that perform. Own supplier relationship management, including scorecards & executive business reviews. Drive supplier development, dual-sourcing, extrusion capacity & regional footprint alignment.
Lead & develop people. Coach the metals procurement team & build supply chain skills in partnership with HR.
Partner with the business. Align aluminum demand, specifications & supply plans with business unit leaders, engineering & operations.
Raise the standard. Develop standards, policies & governance, champion the tools that bring consistency & scale, and support the Source-to-Pay rollout with IT. Lead CoE & PMO programs & turn data into insight.
Lead change. Drive a continuous improvement culture across business lines with a business-enabler mindset.
Shape what's next. Support ESG goals, such as recycled content & low-carbon aluminum disclosures, and contribute to M&A diligence & integration.
What We Are Looking For
10+ years in strategic sourcing or category management, including 5+ years in aluminum or a closely related commodity.
Experience with aluminum extrusion & billet, gained at a producer, extruder or fabricator, or in a procurement role buying from them.
Experience managing large-scale category spend & index-based or LME-linked pricing.
Proven negotiation skills & experience with long-term supply agreements.
Experience leading or developing procurement professionals.
Experience with Source-to-Pay systems & supplier scorecarding.
Strong stakeholder management & the ability to influence across multiple business lines.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
Background at an extruder, primary or secondary aluminum producer, billet caster or architectural aluminum fabricator.
Background in architectural metals, storefront, curtainwall, fenestration or building products.
Experience with hedging or commodity risk management.
MBA or supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP)
Position Pay Range
$180,000-$200,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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