Job Summary:
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.
Key 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS are an advantage.
