Strategic Metal Sourcing Leader

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Volunteer time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. seeks a Commodity Manager to own metal sourcing across carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. You will evaluate mills, service centers, and suppliers, and drive cost-effective sourcing aligned with production needs.

You will lead negotiations, maintain supplier relationships, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Finance to optimize yield, lead times, and inventory. Strong analytical skills and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or commodity management experience.
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum purchasing.
• Strong Excel, analytical, and total-cost comparison skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
• Professional communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial relationships with metal suppliers and lead pricing/terms negotiations.
• Develop and maintain supply agreements with clear pricing mechanisms and service requirements.
• Conduct supplier business reviews on delivery, quality, capacity, cost and improvement actions.
• Coordinate with Planning and Operations to align demand and supplier capacity.
• Support new product introductions through material sourcing and supplier selection.
• Lead supplier transitions to preserve production continuity and manage remaining inventory.

Skills

Metal purchasing

Supplier negotiations

ERP systems

Excel/data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Epicor

Passport

Power BI

Job description

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. seeks a Commodity Manager to own metal sourcing across carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. You will evaluate mills, service centers, and suppliers, and drive cost-effective sourcing aligned with production needs.

You will lead negotiations, maintain supplier relationships, and collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Finance to optimize yield, lead times, and inventory. Strong analytical skills and ERP experience are required.