Global Procurement Manager- Sheet Metal

GTI Fabrication; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Sick time

Life insurance and disability coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to large-scale industrial &制造

Job summary

GTI Fabrication in Tempe, AZ is seeking an experienced Purchasing leader to oversee sheet metal purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory continuity in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment. You will drive demand alignment, lead pricing negotiations, and develop multi-site sourcing strategies.

You will build a capable team, partner with Engineering and Finance, and establish KPI-driven processes to improve on-time delivery, cost, and working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or preferred.
• 6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order purchasing background.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing operations for the Sheet Metal spend category.
• Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments.
• Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs.
• Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time adherence.
• Lead pricing negotiations and annual cost improvement initiatives; develop alternate sources and supplier recovery plans.
• Build strong supplier relationships and hold performance standards accountable.
• Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase price variance metrics.
• Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing.
• Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Metal Category; develop the team and support hiring and onboarding.
• Coordinate with Engineering on sourcing, alternates, and NPI launches; work with Finance on accruals and savings tracking.
• Collaborate with Warehouse and Receiving on inbound flow and supplier execution issues; assist leadership on escalations and strategic sourcing.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

APICS CPSM

Job description

Position Overview

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment, GTI depends on disciplined purchasing execution, supplier performance, and material continuity to support rapid growth and customer delivery commitments across multiple manufacturing facilities.

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment, GTI depends on disciplined purchasing execution, supplier performance, and material continuity to support rapid growth and customer delivery commitments across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations & Material Continuity

• Lead daily purchasing operations for the Sheet Metal spend category
• Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments
• Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs

Supplier Management & Commercial Ownership

• Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time adherence
• Lead pricing negotiations, commercial issue resolution, and annual cost improvement initiatives
• Develop alternate sources, dual-source strategies, and supplier recovery plans
• Build strong supplier relationships while holding accountability to performance standards

Inventory, Planning & KPI Management

• Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives
• Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase price variance metrics
• Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Metal Category
• Build accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency
• Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering on technical sourcing, alternates, and new product introduction (NPI) launches
• Work with Finance on accruals, payment issues, savings tracking, and inventory valuation impacts
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on inbound flow and supplier execution issues
• Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order purchasing background
• Strong ERP/MRP experience
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, or industrial systems
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred
• Multi-site purchasing leadership experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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