Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components · 5 hours ago
Sourcing Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expWhirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. The Sourcing Manager will lead strategic procurement and supplier management for metal building products, developing category strategies and ensuring supply continuity and quality across the organization.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for metal building products (steel components, fasteners, coatings, and related items) to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers; lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and long-term agreements
Manage supplier performance via regular business reviews; drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness
Lead supplier development initiatives to resolve quality issues, boost capability, and reduce total cost of ownership
Collaborate cross-functionally to align on specifications, lead times, inventory targets, and design-for-sourcing opportunities with Engineering and Operations
Monitor commodity market trends (steel, coatings, fasteners, etc.) and implement hedge guidelines, pricing strategies, or strategic sourcing actions to mitigate volatility and guarantee supply
Oversee risk management and continuity planning; establish contingency plans for critical components and alternate suppliers
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
Administer sourcing tools and data integrity in our ERP system (Oracle)
Lead cost reduction projects and savings tracking; communicate impact to leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
9+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in metal manufacturing, construction materials, or metal building products
Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier management skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence without formal authority
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and data analytics (Excel, Power BI, or similar)
Knowledge of manufacturing and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM)
Analytical mindset with a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
Domestic travel up to 25% depending on role needs
Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, CIPS, Six Sigma, or equivalent
Prior experience with steel supply chains, metal finishing, coatings, fastener, or building accessory categories
Familiarity with supplier quality audits, supplier development, and root-cause problem solving
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Company
Whirlwind Steel Buildings and Components
Whirlwind Steel is a manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings and metal building components for the agricultural, commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, residential, and self-storage markets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Phillip Wilkerson
Chief Operating Officer
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