Sourcing Specialist: Metal Fabrication

Kendall Howard LLC.; Chisago City (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kendal Howard LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a strong metal fabrication background. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and optimize supply chain costs to secure high-quality material acquisition and reliable supplier performance.

The role requires onsite presence at the manufacturing facility, with responsibilities across supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing setting.
• Deep knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and finishing.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and CAD files.
• Proven track record in securing long-term supplier contracts and favorable terms.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard metal fabrication suppliers.
• Lead negotiations for long-term supplier agreements and MOUs.
• Analyze steel, aluminum and copper pricing to drive cost reductions.
• Collaborate with engineering on blueprints and manufacturing capabilities.
• Assess supplier capacity, financial stability and geopolitical risks.
• Monitor vendor KPIs for quality, delivery, cost, and lead times.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Sourcing Specialist: Metal Fabrication

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1109

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Why Kendall Howard?

We're a growing manufacturer serving the IT infrastructure field, with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-first. Around here, you won't just "do your job" - you'll be part of a team that builds, solves, and delivers products we're proud to put our name on. The benefits and pay are solid, but the real perk is being part of something that matters alongside people who care just as much as you do.

We know benefits matter, and we've got you covered. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Position Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a strong background in metal fabrication. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate long-term agreements, and optimize supply chain costs. Your expertise in metallurgy, welding, machining, thermal cutting, and forming will ensure high-quality material acquisition and strong supplier performance.

Work Structure

• Fully Onsite: This position requires full-time, physical presence at our manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard metal fabrication suppliers.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for Long-Term Supplier Agreements (LTSA) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU).
• Cost Optimization: Analyze commodity pricing trends in steel, aluminum, and copper to drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Technical Collaboration: Partner with engineering to review blueprints, technical drawings, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Risk Mitigation: Assess supplier capacity, financial stability, and geopolitical risks to ensure supply continuity.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding quality, delivery, cost, and lead times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and finishing processes.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and CAD files.
• Negotiation: Proven track record of securing favorable terms and complex, multi-year supply contracts.
• Analytics: Proficiency in ERP systems (infor Visual, Epicor) and advanced data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

Kendall Howard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.