Global Sourcing Manager

Socket.dev; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Advanced Systems is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to develop end-to-end sourcing strategies for steel, fabricated components, and indirect spend across our manufacturing footprint. You will own supplier portfolios, drive cost, lead-time, and risk outcomes, and partner with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to optimize project delivery.

You will lead complex RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate long-term agreements, and manage supplier performance through scorecards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience with global supplier bases across regions.
• Strong negotiation and complex supply agreements.
• Knowledge of steel markets and total cost of ownership.
• Experience partnering with engineering and operations on technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine global category strategies for steel, fabricated components, cladding systems, coatings, and MRO.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, with bid strategy, supplier evaluation, TCO, and contract finalization.
• Identify, qualify, audit, and onboard strategic suppliers globally; support USA/Spain operations.
• Negotiate long-term agreements covering price, lead times, and quality.
• Monitor global market dynamics and translate insights into proactive sourcing actions.
• Own supplier relationship management with scorecards and business reviews.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering early in projects to align sourcing and requirements.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings and working capital optimization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Global Sourcing Manageris responsible fordeveloping and executing end-to-end global sourcing strategies for steel, fabricated components, cladding materials, indirect spend categories, and critical commodities that support our design, fabrication, and project delivery operations.

This role owns assigned global categories and supplier portfolios, drives measurable cost, quality, lead-time, and risk outcomes, and serves as a strategic partner to Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership. The position requires a high degree of commercial judgment, market insight, cross-functional influence, and the ability to build and manage a resilient international supply base aligned with our project pipeline and manufacturing footprint.

The Allied Culture

We believe great service matters from start to finish.It’swhy going the distance for our clients starts with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuousdevelopment andrecognize their contribution to our success.Great workstarts with collaborating with a team dedicated to creating valueworldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is flexible, offering work-life balance, empowered because everyone’s voice matters, unified by promoting “we” over “me” and creativethinking outside the box,it’sthe Allied way.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine global category strategies for structural steel (plate, sheet, tube, structural sections), fabricated components, cladding systems, coatings, fasteners, capital equipment, MRO,logistics, and other key direct and indirect categories.
  
• Lead complex global RFQ/RFP processes, including bid strategy, supplier evaluation, total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost modeling, award recommendations, and contract negotiation/finalization.
  
• Identify, qualify, audit, and onboard strategic suppliers worldwide, with emphasis on regions that support our USA and Spain manufacturing operations and international project requirements.
  
• Negotiate and manage long-term agreements covering price, capacity commitments, lead times, payment terms, quality, risk allocation, and performance metrics.
  
• Monitor and interpret global steel and commodity market dynamics, capacity constraints, tariff/trade developments,logisticstrends, and geopolitical risks; translate insights into proactive sourcing actions and contingency plans.
  
• Own strategic supplier relationship management, including performance scorecards, business reviews, continuous improvement programs, dual-sourcing strategies, and corrective action processes.
  
• Partner closely with Design and Engineering early in the project lifecycle to align sourcing strategies with technical requirements, value engineering opportunities, and manufacturability.
  
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Project teams to ensure supply continuity, capacity assurance, and alignment with production schedules and project milestones.
  
• Drive year-over-year cost savings, working capital optimization, and risk mitigation whilemaintainingquality and delivery performance.
  
• Track, analyze, and report sourcing KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, quality, contract compliance, supplier risk) to senior leadership.
  
• Support or lead cross-functional initiatives related to sustainability, supplier diversity, process standardization, and ERP/sourcing system optimization.
  
• Mentor and develop junior sourcing/procurement team members asneeded.Travelinternationally and domestically (approximately 20–30%) for supplier assessments, negotiations, and site visits asrequired.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field,or equivalent combination of education and progressive work experience.
  
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  
• 8–12+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years focused on global sourcing.
  
• Demonstratedexperiencesourcing steel products, fabricated structural components, or related metal building/construction materials.
  
• Proventrack recordmanaging global supplier bases across multiple regions (North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, or similar).
  
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience developing and administering complex supply agreements.
  
• Solid understanding of steel markets, fabrication processes, manufacturing supply chains, and total cost of ownership principles.
  
• Experience partnering with engineering and operations on technical and project-driven requirements.
  
• Proficiencywith ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) and advanced Excel/data analytics tools; experience with e-sourcing platforms preferred.
  
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalentstronglypreferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market and business insights into executable sourcing plans.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed, fast-paced manufacturing organization.
  
• Strong analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling, spend analysis, risk assessment).
  
• Results-oriented, with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
  
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal) suitable for internal leadership and external supplier interactions.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under project-driven timelines.
  
• Cultural agility and comfort working across international teams and time zones.
  

Additional Information

Reporting directly to the General Manager of Allied Advanced Systems, this role drives strategic initiatives focused on manufacturing excellence and project delivery. This role will join a collaborative team dedicated to continuous professional development and the global delivery of high-quality structural solutions.

Allied is an equal opportunity employer.

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