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Job description
A2B Rec is partnering with a multi-billion-dollar global organization within the renewable energy sector that develops advanced infrastructure solutions supporting large-scale clean energy projects worldwide.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for an experienced Director of Sourcing to lead the sourcing strategy for steel across North America.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for developing long-term sourcing strategies, leading supplier partnerships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and driving cost, quality, and supply continuity across a critical raw materials category. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to build a resilient supply base capable of supporting continued business growth.
This opportunity would suit someone with significant experience sourcing steel or other industrial metals within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for steel and metal commodities.
Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team, providing strategic direction and coaching.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with mills, processors, service centres and other key suppliers.
Negotiate long-term commercial agreements and supplier partnerships.
Drive total cost of ownership initiatives while ensuring supply continuity, quality and capacity.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Planning and Finance to align sourcing strategy with business demand.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, onboard new suppliers and drive continuous supplier performance improvements.
Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends and supply risks to support strategic decision-making.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes through early supplier engagement.
Present sourcing strategies, supplier performance and market insights to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
15+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management with significant responsibility for steel, metals or other industrial raw materials.
Previous experience leading sourcing or procurement teams.
Demonstrated success building long-term supplier partnerships within the steel or metals supply chain.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, logistics and supplier management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience working across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Background
Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly valued:
Steel Manufacturing
Metal Processing or Service Centres
Heavy Industry
Industrial Manufacturing
Capital Equipment Manufacturing
Infrastructure & Construction
Renewable Energy
Automotive or Heavy Equipment
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Key Skills
Supply Chain Planning
Project Delivery
Cross-Functional Coordination
Forecasting & Demand Planning
Logistics Coordination
Data Analysis & Reporting
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a global clean energy technology organization at a pivotal stage of growth, leading the sourcing strategy for a critical raw materials category that directly supports large-scale infrastructure projects.
You’ll work alongside executive leadership and cross-functional teams to shape long-term supplier strategy, build strategic partnerships, and play a key role in strengthening the company’s North American supply chain.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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