Global Procurement Manager- Sheet Metal

GTI Fabrication • Full-time • Tempe, Arizona, United States • $100,000 - $120,000 / year • 2w ago

GTI designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment, GTI depends on disciplined purchasing execution, supplier performance, and material continuity to support rapid growth and customer delivery commitments across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations & Material Continuity

Lead daily purchasing operations for the Sheet Metal spend category
Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments
Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs

Supplier Management & Commercial Ownership

Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time adherence
Lead pricing negotiations, commercial issue resolution, and annual cost improvement initiatives
Develop alternate sources, dual-source strategies, and supplier recovery plans
Build strong supplier relationships while holding accountability to performance standards

Inventory, Planning & KPI Management

Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives
Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase price variance metrics
Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing

Leadership & Team Development

Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Metal Category
Build accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency
Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering on technical sourcing, alternates, and new product introduction (NPI) launches
Work with Finance on accruals, payment issues, savings tracking, and inventory valuation impacts
Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on inbound flow and supplier execution issues
Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
2+ years of leadership experience managing teams
Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order purchasing background
Strong ERP/MRP experience
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, or industrial systems
APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred
Multi-site purchasing leadership experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Terms & Conditions

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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