Aluminum Category Strategy Lead

AKG North America; Mebane (NC); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Zusammenfassung

AKG North America is seeking a Category Manager - Aluminum to lead the strategic and commercial management of the Aluminum category across the North American operations. You will own supplier relationships, sourcing decisions, pricing, contracts, and risk management for aluminum commodities and related components.

The role requires understanding of aluminum markets, cost drivers, and strategic supplier development.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in SCM/engineering/business.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement in manufacturing.
• Direct aluminum sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, RFQ, and contract experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for aluminum commodities.
• Manage supplier portfolio; lead negotiations and supplier transitions.
• Own pricing, contracts, and supplier changes in SAP.
• Drive cost reduction and risk mitigation across assignments.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Materials, Logistics, and Finance.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Commodity management

Supplier negotiations

RFQs

Sourcing decisions

SAP ERP

ERP systems

Aluminum markets

Cost reduction

Multi-site operations

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Jobbeschreibung

AKG North America is seeking a Category Manager - Aluminum to lead the strategic and commercial management of the Aluminum category across the North American operations. You will own supplier relationships, sourcing decisions, pricing, contracts, and risk management for aluminum commodities and related components.

The role requires understanding of aluminum markets, cost drivers, and strategic supplier development.