Raw Material Buyer

Location: Troy, Michigan | Employee Type: Full-time About Us: Founded in 1952, Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation (GK) is a privately owned, turn-key supplier of paint finishing systems, commercial & industrial HVAC and mechanical automotive systems within the Kaiser Enterprise. Together, this team serves a variety of customers in a wide array of markets. The business units compliment one another and provide expertise from engineering to equipment installation enterprise-wide. Over the years, leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers around the world have come to rely on Gallagher-Kaiser to consistently deliver turn-key solutions to their toughest challenges. We offer a full breadth of services, including design & engineering, controls, iron and sheet metal work, modular, custom air supply houses, mechanical piping, equipment installation, facility launch and program management. Position Overview Lead enterprise-wide raw material sourcing strategies with a primary focus on domestic U.S. steel and related commodities. This role is responsible for leveraging enterprise purchasing scale, monitoring market conditions, driving cross-business unit collaboration, and providing strategic supply chain guidance to leadership, engineering, and procurement teams. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Raw Material Strategy § Serve as the enterprise lead for the GK Division steel procurement strategy. § Chair and manage the Enterprise Raw Material Strategy Forum, driving alignment across business units. § Develop and communicate executive-level market intelligence on raw material market conditions, supply constraints, pricing trends, and business impacts. § Maintain visibility to total enterprise raw material spend and develop reporting tools to support sourcing decisions. Strategic Sourcing & Scale Optimization § Support VP of supply chain with Shared services strategy for the enterprise. § Evaluate enterprise-wide purchasing opportunities across eight business units to identify volume leverage and cost reduction opportunities. § Develop sourcing strategies that maximize purchasing scale, including blanket agreements and long-term supply arrangements. § Analyze steel mill versus service center sourcing options to optimize cost, supply continuity, and service levels. § Collaborate with trade partners and suppliers to identify additional scale opportunities and strategic sourcing advantages. Cross-Functional Collaboration § Partner with engineering teams to recommend material alternatives when market constraints, supply risks, or pricing conditions impact availability. § Work closely with business unit leaders to align sourcing strategies and capitalize on enterprise-wide procurement opportunities. § Support risk mitigation efforts by identifying supply continuity concerns and developing sourcing alternatives. Supplier & Contract Management § Manage strategic supplier relationships supporting enterprise raw material categories. § Identify and negotiate enterprise agreements that improve commercial terms, supply assurance, and overall value. § Support independent contractor sourcing and procurement activities as assigned. Qualifications § Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; or § Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or raw material management experience. § Strong knowledge of U.S. steel markets, domestic supply chains, and commodity purchasing strategies. § Proven ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across multiple business units. § Experience with spend analytics, contract negotiations, supplier management, and market intelligence reporting. Degree Required Bachelor's degree preferred Travel Requirement No Job Requirements supplier management commodity purchasing strategies contract negotiations spend analytics steel markets domestic supply chains Division Gallagh…

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