Raw Material Buyer

Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) is a privately owned, turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, commercial & industrial HVAC and mechanical automotive systems within the Kaiser Enterprise.

Together, this team serves a variety of customers in a wide array of markets. The business units compliment one another and provide expertise from engineering to equipment installation enterprise-wide.

Over the years, leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers around the world have come to rely on Gallagher-Kaiser to consistently deliver turn-key solutions to their toughest challenges. We offer a full breadth of services, including design & engineering, controls, iron and sheet metal work, modular, custom air supply houses, mechanical piping, equipment installation, facility launch and program management.

Lead enterprise-wide raw material sourcing strategies with a primary focus on domestic U.S. steel and related commodities. This role is responsible for leveraging enterprise purchasing scale, monitoring market conditions, driving cross-business unit collaboration, and providing strategic supply chain guidance to leadership, engineering, and procurement teams.

• Serve as the enterprise lead for the GK Division steel procurement strategy
• Chair and manage the Enterprise Raw Material Strategy Forum, driving alignment across business units
• Develop and communicate executive-level market intelligence on raw material market conditions, supply constraints, pricing trends, and business impacts
• Maintain visibility to total enterprise raw material spend and develop reporting tools to support sourcing decisions

• Support VP of supply chain with Shared services strategy for the enterprise
• Evaluate enterprise-wide purchasing opportunities across eight business units to identify volume leverage and cost reduction opportunities
• Develop sourcing strategies that maximize purchasing scale, including blanket agreements and long-term supply arrangements
• Analyze steel mill versus service center sourcing options to optimize cost, supply continuity, and service levels
• Collaborate with trade partners and suppliers to identify additional scale opportunities and strategic sourcing advantages

• Partner with engineering teams to recommend material alternatives when market constraints, supply risks, or pricing conditions impact availability
• Work closely with business unit leaders to align sourcing strategies and capitalize on enterprise-wide procurement opportunities
• Support risk mitigation efforts by identifying supply continuity concerns and developing sourcing alternatives
• Manage strategic supplier relationships supporting enterprise raw material categories
• Identify and negotiate enterprise agreements that improve commercial terms, supply assurance, and overall value
• Support independent contractor sourcing and procurement activities as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Engineering or related field; or
• Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or raw material management experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. steel markets, domestic supply chains, and commodity purchasing strategies
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across multiple business units.
• Experience with spend analytics, contract negotiations, supplier management, and market intelligence reporting