GTI Fabrication · 8 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGTI Fabrication is a leader in industrial modular fabrication, serving the energy, defense, and heavy-industrial markets. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will build and lead the commodity management organization, focusing on category strategy, supplier development, and cost optimization across key material groups. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution to drive supply chain resiliency and optimize material costs.
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Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor a team of Commodity Managers, each responsible for distinct material categories such as metals, electrical harnesses, consumables, fabrication services, and packaging
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities with GTI’s operational growth and product roadmap
Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets in support of both production and new product introduction (NPI)
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and long-term agreement (LTA) development for strategic materials and services
Implement category management frameworks that ensure supply continuity, risk mitigation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers — on-time delivery, quality performance, responsiveness, and cost reduction
Partner with Engineering and Operations to drive value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives across key commodities
Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, material certification, and inspection standards
Build standardized sourcing processes and governance, including supplier segmentation, bid evaluation, and spend analytics
Lead or participate in cross-functional cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
Maintain deep awareness of market trends, raw material pricing, tariffs, and geopolitical risks that impact GTI’s supply base
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive sourcing or procurement experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or category management role
Strong experience sourcing industrial or manufacturing materials such as steel, fabricated components, harnesses, electrical systems, and consumables
Demonstrated success in building or leading commodity management teams
Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and total cost of ownership analysis
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, and Finance
Experience developing and executing category strategies in high-mix, project-based manufacturing environments
Strong analytical and contract management skills; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or PMP
Experience in modular fabrication, defense, or energy systems
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Experience managing international suppliers or offshore sourcing programs
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
Member
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