Metals Sourcing Manager

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We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Metals Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing efforts across carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper, supporting a multi‑site manufacturing footprint in Oklahoma City, OK and Dyersburg, TN.

• Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence:
  Analyze metal market trends and cost indices (e.g., CRU) to inform sourcing strategies; develop and maintain cost models and forecasts for key metal categories.
• Supplier Identification & Management:
  Identify and qualify mills, service centers, and fabrication partners; negotiate pricing, lead times, and capacity commitments; ensure supplier performance aligns with quality, delivery, and cost expectations; monitor capacity and develop contingency plans.
• Design Optimization & Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with engineering to influence material selection and design‑for‑cost; recommend alternative materials or fabrication methods to reduce cost and improve manufacturability; coordinate sourcing activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Tactical Execution:
  Place and manage purchase orders for in‑house metal fabrication needs; coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely delivery; support inventory optimization and lead time management; track and report spend, savings, and supplier performance metrics.
• Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability:
  Ensure compliance with trade regulations and internal sourcing policies; support sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives; collaborate with logistics and quality teams for smooth material flow and supplier accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in metals sourcing, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of metal markets, CRU indices, and fabrication processes.
• Experience placing and managing purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and collaborate with engineering teams.

• Sourcing across multiple metal categories (carbon, stainless, aluminum, copper).
• Familiarity with in‑house fabrication operations and production planning.
• Exposure to global sourcing, trade compliance, and sustainability practices.
• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing operations.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
• 401K match.
• 4 weeks vacation (accrued) in first year.
• Benefits start day one.
• Air‑conditioned work environment.

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