Strategic Sourcing Manager (metal components)

Consolidated Metco; Vancouver (WA); Vor Ort; USD 109.897 - 188.395; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Paid vacation

Sick leave up to 10 days

Retirement package with ESOP

401(k) with employer match

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturing firm in Vancouver seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and manage a spend of over $150 million. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and improving supplier performance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of sourcing experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including a strong retirement plan and vacation, is offered.

Qualifikationen

• 2–3 years of strategic sourcing experience in direct procurement.
• Experience managing a minimum of $30–$40 M in annual purchase spend.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Aufgaben

• Own and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodity categories.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms and analyze cost changes.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

ConMet's Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic, developmental, and tactical sourcing activities in support of new product development and ongoing manufacturing operations. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing commodity sourcing strategies, supporting new product introductions, negotiating multi‑year agreements, and managing high‑spend commodity portfolios while driving total cost reduction, supplier performance, and supply chain resiliency.

About ConMet

ConMet is a division of Amsted Industries and a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. ConMet solutions and products are installed as OEM first‑fit equipment on virtually all heavy‑duty trucks in North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodity categories and manage an annual spend of $150 M+.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Manage, develop, and strengthen supplier relationships through performance tracking, regular reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations, including PPAP, IATF, ISO, or similar standards.
• Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies that reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and support long‑term supply chain stability.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms and analyze and validate cost changes based on commodity indices and market drivers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally on new product introductions, engineering changes, cost‑reduction initiatives, and issue resolution.
• Drive supplier development plans and continuous improvement targets.
• Prepare and present business cases and investment proposals (tooling, capacity, cost reductions, etc.).
• Support procurement‑related engineering change notice (ECN) processes.
• Monitor and report procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of strategic sourcing experience in direct procurement.
• Additional experience across supply chain, procurement, or materials management.
• Experience managing a minimum of $30–$40 M in annual purchase spend.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing metal components, steel, aluminum, bearings, seals, or similar commodities.
• Ability to learn and transition into new commodity categories if prior experience differs.
• Experience in automotive or related industries.
• Familiarity with PPAP, IATF 16949, ISO, or similar quality systems.
• Exposure to global sourcing and international supplier management.
• Understanding of commodity markets, cost drivers, and supplier risk management.

Compensation & Benefits

• New hires generally start between $109,897 and $149,146. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $109,897–$188,395 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – ConMet offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• ConMet offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP — Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401(k) — The Company provides a 401(k) Plan with a 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.