Commodity Manager Americas - Steel

ROLE SUMMARY This is an Onsite position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The Commodity Manager Americas - Steel has North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) responsibility for all procurement activities, projects, supplier quality, and commodity processes for Steel procurement. This position will have responsibility over the Transportation business unit. The Commodity Manager Americas - Steel is responsible for managing the execution of all relevant strategic and tactical steel procurement tasks within the commodity group for North America.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and execute Commodity and Supplier strategies for Steel procurement

Lead North American strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting of Steel procurement

Responsible for material price development within the Steel commodity

Drive sourcing decisions in collaboration with Commodity Buyers

Identify and approve new suppliers and manage supplier relations

Responsible for supplier risk management

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms

Supplier Performance Management

REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field Minimum 4 years relevant procurement experience

Required Skills: Advanced negotiation skills Excellent English communication skills Strong analytical skills Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Preferred Skills: SAP / SAP BW experience Automotive industry procurement experience Raw materials (Steel) procurement experience (strongly preferred)

#LI - Onsite