Sr. Manager - Material Conversion & Advancement
Sr. Manager - Material Conversion & Advancement
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Job Description
Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial aerospace and defense automotive and energy markets.
Relocation may be offered for this position.
Purpose:
The Sr. Manager - Material Conversion & Advancement oversees Metallus Manufactured Components (MC) and Long Length (LL) outside procurement supplier management and contract performance to support business growth. They define KPIs lead the make vs. buy strategy and optimize outsourced material conversion solutions. This role ensures supplier compliance with quality cost and delivery requirements manages commercial relationships and minimizes total cost of ownership. Additionally they drive long-term supply chain development component capabilities and strategy while mitigating risks and leading continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and expand supplier partnerships for outsourcing support.
- Manage the quote analysis and award process for MC & LL supply chains.
- Manage the RFQ process for timely accurate quotes. Lead commodity managers in development and ongoing management of KPIs and supplier agreements collaborating with legal as appropriate.
- Lead supplier performance in LL and MC outsourcing to align with Metallus business goals.
- Establish and implement strategic programs and analytical tools to evaluate and improve supplier performance throughout the supply chain.
- Integrate sourcing activities with other business areas where it is practical to provide the lowest total cost of ownership for Metallus.
- Oversee global sourcing aligned with growth strategies evaluating supply chain solutions and supplier performance.
- Enhance Metallus component capabilities based on customer needs and or market demand.
- Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to identify market gaps develop make vs. buy strategies and adapt sourcing approaches to evolving customer needs.
- Enhance the skills and capabilities of direct reports to surpass set objectives.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of SAP Maximo and Long Length Outsourcing Purchasing Systems
- Self-driven mindset
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work hands-on
- Ability to lead a team or on their own
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and at least 7 years working in a management or leadership capacity within the manufacturing sector
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in business supply chain or engineering and at least 10 years working in a management or leadership capacity within the manufactured parts automotive industrial or defense sector
- Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations
- Experience in forging and heat treating metal forming and/or part making operations
- Understanding of government contracting requirements and machining/part costing
The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law including but not limited to race religion color national origin ancestry age disability genetic information gender sex or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
