Sourcing Leader: Metals & Fabrications

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials, Metals and Fabrications based in Palatine, IL. You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety, quality, delivery and margin.

You will manage supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and performance KPIs, support new product development, and travel up to 10%. This role supports Weber Blackstone's manufacturing networks in the US and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 6–10 years in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or a technical position in consumer products.
• People management experience a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification a plus.
• Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for raw materials, metals, and fabricated components, optimizing safety, quality, delivery, and margin.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and business award processes based on capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Establish, monitor, and manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards (safety, quality, delivery, cost, service, productivity).
• Lead commercial negotiations for raw materials and fabricated components (pricing, indices, conversion costs, freight, terms).
• Support new product development from concept through successful production launch; engage suppliers early to ensure material availability and risk mitigation.

Skills

People management

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weber Blackstone is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials, Metals and Fabrications based in Palatine, IL. You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety, quality, delivery and margin.

You will manage supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and performance KPIs, support new product development, and travel up to 10%. This role supports Weber Blackstone's manufacturing networks in the US and globally.