Strategic Sourcing Manager; metal components

Con Met's Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic, developmental, and tactical sourcing activities in support of new product development and ongoing manufacturing operations. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing commodity sourcing strategies, supporting new product introductions, negotiating multi‑year agreements, and managing high‑spend commodity portfolios while driving total cost reduction, supplier performance, and supply chain resiliency.

Con Met is a division of Amsted Industries and a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Con Met solutions and products are installed as OEM first‑fit equipment on virtually all heavy‑duty trucks in North America.

• Own and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodity categories and manage an annual spend of $150 M+.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, qualification, and contract negotiations.
• Manage, develop, and strengthen supplier relationships through performance tracking, regular reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, cost, and compliance expectations, including PPAP, IATF, ISO, or similar standards.
• Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies that reduce total cost, mitigate risk, and support long‑term supply chain stability.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms and analyze and validate cost changes based on commodity indices and market drivers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally on new product introductions, engineering changes, cost‑reduction initiatives, and issue resolution.
• Drive supplier development plans and continuous improvement targets.
• Prepare and present business cases and investment proposals (tooling, capacity, cost reductions, etc.).
• Support procurement‑related engineering change notice (ECN) processes.
• Monitor and report procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of strategic sourcing experience in direct procurement.
• Additional experience across supply chain, procurement, or materials management.
• Experience managing a minimum of $30–$40 M in annual purchase spend.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Experience sourcing metal components, steel, aluminum, bearings, seals, or similar commodities.
• Ability to learn and transition into new commodity categories if prior experience differs.
• Experience in automotive or related industries.
• Familiarity with PPAP, IATF 16949, ISO, or similar quality systems.
• Exposure to global sourcing and international supplier management.
• Understanding of commodity markets, cost drivers, and supplier risk management.

• New hires generally start between $109,897 and $149,146. The full salary range for the position, across all geographies, is $109,897–$188,395 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
• Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year which runs from October 1 – September 30.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Vacation plan – Con Met offers exempt employees a paid vacation benefit that provides the flexibility to take time off from work based on factors including good discretion, sound performance, and consideration of overall team and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• Con Met offers an extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP — Participation (100% company paid) in the Con Met/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401(k) — The Company provides a 401(k)…