Procurement Manager - Aluminum

The Procurement Manager - Aluminum is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing aluminum raw materials, profiles, sheets, coils, extrusion products, and related services required for manufacturing and project operations. The role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance management, quality compliance, and uninterrupted material availability while achieving company objectives. Responsibilities - Develop and implement procurement strategies for aluminum products and related materials. - Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. - Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize procurement costs. - Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, including RFQs, tenders, purchase orders, and supplier agreements. - Monitor aluminum market trends, commodity pricing, supply chain risks, and market fluctuations. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors. - Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards. - Coordinate with production, operations, engineering, and project teams to forecast material requirements. - Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials. - Conduct supplier performance evaluations focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and service. - Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-engineering initiatives. - Prepare procurement reports, budgets, and KPI analyses for management review. - Resolve supply chain disruptions and procurement-related issues. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - 7-10+ years of procurement experience, preferably within the aluminum, metal manufacturing, extrusion, façade, construction, or industrial sectors. - Strong knowledge of aluminum products, suppliers, pricing structures, and international sourcing. - Proven experience in contract negotiations and vendor management. - Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.