Kaiser Aluminum · 5 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Evansville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality, and they are seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their Warrick Operations. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing strategies for the acquisition of all components, capital equipment, and services to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery performance.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Edwin Allen, PRC
Responsibilities
Develop and execute world-class procurement and strategic sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials, including key manufacturing consumables (MRO), packaging, energy, and capital expenditure projects
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new local, domestic, and international suppliers to establish a robust and diversified supply base
Lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring favorable terms, quality standards, and risk mitigation
Analyze market trends, spend data, and commodity indices to forecast costs and develop cost-reduction initiatives
Oversee the entire Stores/MRO Warehouse operation, including physical inventory storage, organization, security, and material issuance processes
Establish and enforce inventory control policies for indirect materials, spare parts, and consumables to optimize stock levels, minimize obsolescence, and ensure immediate availability for Maintenance and Operations
Direct the implementation of advanced inventory management techniques (e.g., Min/Max levels, consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory - VMI) to drive efficiency and working capital improvements
Ensure accurate inventory records through effective cycle counting and physical inventory programs
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and compliance
Set clear performance goals (KPIs) for the department, such as savings targets, supplier performance, and inventory optimization
Develop team objectives and metrics to cultivate a high-performance team
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational goals and equipment management
Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key strategic suppliers
Implement a rigorous Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, including regular performance reviews based on quality, delivery, cost, and innovation
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, geopolitical issues, and commodity price volatility
Oversee the entire procure-to-pay process, driving efficiency and best practices in purchasing and inventory control
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
Manage the annual department budget and monitor purchase price variance (PPV) against financial goals
Utilize and optimize the plant's Oracle/Hubble system for maximum data integrity and process efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain roles
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisor or manager-level role within a large-scale manufacturing environment
Proven track record of achieving significant material cost reductions and managing multi-million-dollar spend categories
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities (e.g., TCO, make-vs-buy analysis)
Expert knowledge of manufacturing operations, raw materials, logistics, and inventory management
Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, preferably Oracle
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, keeping information organized and accessible
Preferred
A master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) is preferred but not required
Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Management) is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation and healthcare
401K options that begin vesting day 1
First-rate vacation opportunity for valuable work-life balance
Relocation assistance for new team members
Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2006-07-07IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Harvey
President and CEO
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Hugh Barger
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Recent News
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