Global Procurement Manager- Sheet Metal

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.

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.

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

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

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.