Senior Global Supply Manager

Spectra360; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role

Strong visibility across the organization

Long-term career growth potential

Job summary

Spectra360 is looking for a Senior Global Supply Manager in South San Francisco to lead the sourcing strategies for structural steel and related components. This role demands over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management, particularly in industrial or construction-related sectors. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize costs and manage supplier relationships effectively. This is a high-impact position with significant visibility and potential career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of steel commodities and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for structural steel.
• Develop long-term commodity strategies for cost optimization.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations for product deployment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Steel commodities knowledge

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Our client is an innovative, rapidly growing technology company transforming the future of industrial automation, material movement, and large-scale infrastructure deployment. Backed by significant growth and cutting‑edge engineering, the organization is building next‑generation solutions that are reshaping how materials are stored, transported, and deployed within high‑demands operational environments.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative and fast‑paced team where supply chain strategy directly impacts operational scalability and long‑term business growth. The company is seeking a hands‑on, strategic supply chain professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging sourcing problems, and can build strong supplier partnerships while balancing tactical execution with long‑term planning.

Position Summary

The Senior Global Supply Manager will lead the sourcing and supplier management strategy for structural steel and related components supporting large‑scale infrastructure and deployment initiatives. This individual will oversee global supplier relationships, commodity strategy, procurement planning, and manufacturing alignment across key structural categories.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing steel commodities, fabrication suppliers, and industrial supply chains within warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or automation‑driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives for structural steel, fabricated components, and related commodities
• Develop and execute long‑term commodity strategies focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and capacity planning
• Build and maintain relationships with steel mills, fabricators, service centers, and other strategic suppliers
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, and project teams to support manufacturability, supplier capabilities, and efficient product deployment
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, pricing, and operational reliability
• Support fabrication and manufacturing processes including roll forming, press brake operations, laser cutting, and stamping
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to forecast material demand and manage commodity pricing fluctuations
• Negotiate commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and long‑term sourcing strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier network while supporting rapid operational growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or construction‑related industries
• Strong knowledge of steel commodities, supplier negotiations, pricing strategy, and supply risk management
• Experience supporting structural steel procurement within industrial or construction environments
• Familiarity with fabrication and manufacturing processes such as roll forming, stamping, laser cutting, and press brake operations
• Proven ability to manage high‑value supplier relationships and complex sourcing initiatives
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with engineering, operations, finance, and project teams
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, evolving environments with shifting priorities
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and problem‑solving capabilities

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting warehouse infrastructure, automation systems, or industrial deployment projects
• Background managing global or multi‑regional supplier networks
• Experience working within high‑growth or scaling operational environments

Why This Opportunity

• High‑impact role with strong visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and infrastructure growth
• Exposure to advanced technologies, automation, and large‑scale operational projects
• Strong long‑term career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization