Strategic Sourcing Lead, Steel & Fabrication (Multi-Site)

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Steel & Fabrication to lead sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and continuity for steel commodities across North American facilities.

You will own supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, monitor steels markets, and drive cost competitiveness. This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance to support launches, capacity expansion, and risk mitigation, ensuring material

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of steel commodities, fabricated components, and industrial supply markets.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and operational risks.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred).
• Preferred Experience: Steel mills, service centers, or fabrication suppliers experience.
• Roll forming and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Multi-site manufacturing support.
• Supply chain risk management and allocation environments.
• Should cost modeling and commodity forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply continuity for steel-related commodities and fabricated components supporting 4+ North American manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw steel procurement, steel outsourcing, roll formed shapes, galvanizing services, and steel‑intensive supplier categories.
• Lead commercial and operational management of key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, contracts, capacity commitments, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Monitor steel market trends, indices, mill dynamics, coating availability, tariffs, and supply risks.
• Drive supplier performance improvements related to cost, quality, delivery, lead time, and risk.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams on new programs and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Market monitoring

Leadership

ERP experience

Negotiations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Steel & Fabrication to lead sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and continuity for steel commodities across North American facilities.

You will own supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, monitor steels markets, and drive cost competitiveness. This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance to support launches, capacity expansion, and risk mitigation, ensuring material