Virginia Transformer Corp · 1 day ago
Purchasing Manager
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and they are seeking a strategic and experienced Commodity Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for conductive materials. The role involves vendor selection, contract negotiations, and driving cost savings across multiple manufacturing sites while ensuring a secure and compliant supply chain.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Vendor Selection & Management: Lead sourcing and qualification of suppliers for copper and conductive materials. Establish relationships with domestic and international vendors to support quality, capacity, and pricing needs
Contract Management: Negotiate and manage commodity contracts, including pricing structures, terms and conditions, volume commitments, and enforcement of supply agreements
Commodity Strategy: Develop and execute commodity strategies based on market trends, supply/demand forecasts, risk analysis, and internal demand planning
Cost Optimization: Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives by leveraging strategic sourcing, alternate materials, or supply chain efficiencies
Market Analysis & Forecasting: Monitor global copper and metal market trends (e.g., LME pricing, tariffs, logistics costs) and translate insights into procurement actions
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with Virginia Transformer’s standards on performance, quality, delivery, and compliance
Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage risks in the supply base including availability, geopolitical disruptions, logistics, and pricing volatility
Early Supplier Involvement: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing early in the product design process to align material requirements and optimize cost and manufacturability
Specification & Alternative Sourcing: Review material specifications to explore competitive alternatives and manage design-to-cost initiatives
Performance Reporting: Track supplier KPIs and procurement performance metrics such as cost savings, contract coverage, delivery, and lead times
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
6–8 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or commodity management in a manufacturing or engineered products environment
Strong understanding of copper markets and conductive material supply chains (e.g., rod, wire, bar stock, busbar)
Proven experience with vendor contract negotiation and commodity strategy development
Familiarity with domestic and international electrical raw material suppliers
Proficient in analyzing pricing trends, metal indices (LME/COMEX), and procurement forecasting
ERP experience required (SAP preferred); proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience in transformer or heavy electrical equipment manufacturing
Understanding of metal hedging strategies, futures pricing, or strategic stockpiling
Experience conducting e-auctions, RFQs, and supplier scorecard management
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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