Strategic Sourcing Category Manager – Metals

About the role

The Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist leads sourcing strategies for the metals category, driving cost reduction, supplier value, and sustainable competitive advantage. This hybrid position works closely with divisional stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex, high‑value negotiations and manage contract risk and enforceability.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies for critical, high‑risk categories, aligning with global practices.
• Own strategic supplier relationships, resolve issues independently, and build executive‑level partnerships.
• Provide concise, executive‑ready presentations to senior leadership and influence stakeholders up to VP level.
• Address enterprise‑wide ambiguous problems, assess geopolitical and financial risks, and act as trusted advisor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 7.5 years of strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier relationship management experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Required skills

• Strategic negotiation and contracting.
• Supplier relationship management and risk mitigation.
• Sourcing strategy development and execution.
• Cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder influence.