Procurement Manager, Metal Fabrication and Steel

Procurement Manager, Metal Fabrication and Steel

Location:

Duluth, GA, US

Workplace Type:
Onsite

Lead procurement for Metal Fabrication and Steel, managing a team of 2 buyers and 90 suppliers across U.S. sites, with $50M annual spend. Drive cost reduction, supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery), and negotiations for production and NPI. Develop and execute supplier and category strategies, including LCC initiatives (India/China). Requires strong expertise in metal fabrication/steel or direct materials procurement, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Develop and execute sub‑category sourcing strategies aligned with the overall category plan;
  Reach Cost savings targets conducting market research and supplier benchmarking to identify cost‑saving opportunities;
• Identify best sources for part quotation, assuring RFX on time/cost/delivery selecting best supplier for AGCO needs;
  Develop purchase bids for multiple projects while interacting with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, logistics, manufacturing, etc.);
• Take the lead for Long Term Agreements managing supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings, optimize payment terms, and drive value creation;
• As “one face to the supplier”, lead the negotiations for all regions on behalf of the global team and special for China and India.
• Lead a team of 2 buyers, one located in the United States and the other in Brazil. Develop and implement sub‑categories strategy for NA within Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Engineering preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on, results‑driven purchasing and negotiation experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and mandatory experience in Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

This role follows AGCO’s on‑site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location for 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

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