Global Category Manager: Metals & Direct Materials

Davis-Standard; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis-Standard seeks an senior procurement leader to own strategic sourcing and category management across metals, machined parts, assemblies and direct materials. You will drive supplier selection, cost reduction, and value engineering in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, evaluating supplier performance, and negotiating favorable commercial terms while supporting enterprise-wide purchasing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier management.
• Experience with metals, machined parts, mechanical components, fabrication, and high-volume parts.
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier management across multiple markets.
• Strong contract and commercial negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, competitive bidding and supplier evaluations.
• Infer opportunities to leverage purchasing volume and optimize the supplier base.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews (QBRs).
• Negotiate and manage supplier commercial agreements and terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering / Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Davis-Standard seeks an senior procurement leader to own strategic sourcing and category management across metals, machined parts, assemblies and direct materials. You will drive supplier selection, cost reduction, and value engineering in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

Responsibilities include leading RFIs/RFPs, evaluating supplier performance, and negotiating favorable commercial terms while supporting enterprise-wide purchasing initiatives.