Senior Procurement Specialist

About Us Gerard Daniel Worldwide is a leading manufacturer of woven wire cloth, welded wire mesh and precision wire products, serving industrial customers around the world. We’re growing, and we’re looking for a commercially sharp procurement professional to help us source smarter, negotiate harder and build a stronger supplier base. The Role As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll own strategic sourcing for the key raw materials and finished goods behind our wire drawing, wire mesh and wire cloth operations. You’ll manage commodities including wire rod, drawn wire, stainless steel and specialty alloys, woven wire cloth and welded wire mesh. You’ll also be accountable for measurable results: cost savings, supplier rebates, better payment terms and lower total cost. What You’ll Do Lead strategic sourcing for assigned commodities, from finding suppliers through implementation. Identify, evaluate and qualify domestic and international mills, manufacturers and processors. Run RFQs, competitive bids and supplier evaluations, and make clear sourcing recommendations. Negotiate pricing, rebates, volume incentives, payment terms, freight and price-protection agreements. Analyze commodity trends, tariffs, freight and total landed cost to strengthen negotiations. Develop alternate sources for critical and single-source materials to reduce supply risk. Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost and lead time, and drive improvements. Partner with Quality, Operations, Engineering and Finance on material specs, certifications, DFARS requirements and savings reporting. Keep a pipeline of cost-reduction projects and track them through to realized savings. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing or supplier management experience in manufacturing or an industrial setting. Experience sourcing metals, raw materials or comparable industrial commodities. A proven record of delivering cost savings through negotiation, competitive sourcing, rebates or better terms. Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills. Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects on your own. Nice to Have 7+ years of experience, ideally in metals, wire, wire mesh or wire cloth. Global sourcing and commodity analysis experience. Familiarity with DFARS and material traceability. Experience with Infor SyteLine or a similar manufacturing ERP. What We Offer Pay range: $88,000 – $100,000 based on experience. Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k). A high-impact role with visibility to leadership and a direct effect on company results. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of procurement at Gerard Daniel Worldwide. Gerard Daniel Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Pay: $88,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor's Degree? Do you have experience sourcing metals, raw materials or industrial commodities? Have you led RFQs and supplier negotiations on your own? Have you worked in a manufacturing or industrial environment? Have you sourced from international suppliers? Are you able to work on-site in Fontana, CA? Are you familiar with DFARS requirements and material traceability? Experience: procurement, purchasing or strategic sourcing:…

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