Sr. Manager, Global Hardware Procurement

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's attractive about the Global Hardware Sr. Procurement Manager position?

• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
• Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement

What You'll do

• Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to metal parts (die casted, stamped, formed, etc..) plastic parts (injection molded) and finished goods to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives
• Manage global vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Implement and maintain procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Serve as the thought leader for global hardware procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation and data analytics
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements as necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks
• Stay informed about global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities
• Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments
• Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability
• Establish and communicate clear and measurable expectations of performance and provide frequent feedback to ensure the achievement of goals and personal development for employees
• Ensure employees are set up for success through effective onboarding and ongoing training
• Address performance and/or behavior issues with documentation, coaching, corrective actions and discipline as needed

Your Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or related field
• Seven+ years of progressive experience in procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and process improvements
• Direct spend management of over $100M preferably related to globally sourced metal and plastic components and finished goods
• Extensive bidding and contract negotiation experience
• CSCP or CPSM certification preferred
• Experience in working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. Skilled at communicating at all levels within the organization as well as with customers and vendors
• Experience maintaining positive relationships with customers and suppliers across geographical regions of the world
• Strong skills in using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred
• Strong data analytic capabilities
• Use of procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence preferred

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $130,000 with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.