Strategic Sourcing Leader: Metals & Fabrication

Weber Blackstone; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Blackstone seeks a Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials, Metals and Fabrications based in Palatine, IL. The role leads sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement for critical commodities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and margin while supporting new product development from concept to launch.

Primary location is Palatine, IL with procurement support for the Huntsley, IL plant and possible other global sites. Reports to the Director of Sourcing - NA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6–10 years in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or related roles in consumer products manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.
• Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for raw materials, metals, and fabricated components to optimize safety, quality, delivery, and margin.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and awards based on technical capabilities and cost.
• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Lead commercial negotiations for materials and fabricated components, including pricing, terms, and capacity.
• Monitor metals markets and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning, Quality, Finance, and Product Development to support new product launches.
• Engage suppliers early in NPD to ensure material availability and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Weber Blackstone seeks a Sourcing Manager for Raw Materials, Metals and Fabrications based in Palatine, IL. The role leads sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement for critical commodities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and margin while supporting new product development from concept to launch.

Primary location is Palatine, IL with procurement support for the Huntsley, IL plant and possible other global sites. Reports to the Director of Sourcing - NA.