Strategic Metal Sourcing Specialist

The Metals Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for securing raw materials, managing volatile supply chains, and mitigating financial risks.

Because industrial metals are highly commoditized and subject to global market fluctuations, this role requires a unique blend of technical knowledge and financial acumen.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Identify, qualify, and negotiate with global and domestic steel mills, service centers, and distributors.

Acquire flat-rolled steel sheet, coil, plate, and tube; aluminum sheet and extrusions; engineering components; fasteners and hardware.

Formulate long-term supply agreements, blanket orders, and spot-buy contracts to ensure production continuity and cost competitiveness.

Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, surcharge mechanisms, minimum order quantities, and delivery schedules.

Participate in quarterly business reviews using supplier scorecards: on-time delivery, PPM, quote responsiveness, and cost performance.

Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO), including freight, processing fees, tariffs, and duties.

Risk Management and Market Analysis Monitor indices such as the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to build hedging strategies and fixed-price contracts.

Track global market trends, raw material inputs (iron ore, zinc, scrap, nickel, scrap aluminum), energy costs, and geopolitical factors impacting tariffs (e.g.

Section 232).

Technical and Quality Compliance Ensure all purchased materials comply with engineering standards (ASTM, AISI, ASME, SAE, ISO).