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• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply chain risks to proactively identify opportunities and mitigate potential disruptions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial stability, and overall performance to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, including Requests for Quote (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and supplier evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize materials, and leverage purchasing volume.

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and long-term supply agreements.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews to evaluate quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost performance.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans when performance expectations are not achieved.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify continuous improvement and innovation opportunities.

• Ensure timely procurement of materials and services required to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and consumption trends to maintain appropriate inventory while minimizing carrying costs.
• Work closely with Operations and Planning to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Resolve purchasing issues related to shortages, quality concerns, returns, and supplier discrepancies.

• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, value analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
• Track purchasing performance against cost savings objectives and departmental metrics.
• Recommend improvements to procurement processes, systems, and supplier management practices.
• Support ERP and purchasing system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

• Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial terms in collaboration with Legal and Company leadership.
• Ensure supplier contracts comply with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret contractual terms and conditions and recommend modifications to reduce risk and improve commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and expertise regarding supplier capabilities, market conditions, and material availability.
• Support new product introductions, customer requirements, and strategic business initiatives.

• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in supplier and sourcing decisions.
• Protect confidential business, supplier, and financial information.
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, safety procedures, and ethical business standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to eight years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, metals distribution, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex supplier agreements and achieving measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, inventory planning, commodity markets, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build collaborative supplier relationships.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Service Steel Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Service Steel Aerospace is a Reliance Family of Companies.