Sr. Specialist, Strategic Raw Material II

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Strategic Raw Material II supports metal procurement by managing day‑to‑day purchasing of aluminum products and scrap, monitoring market trends, and ensuring supplier compliance. The role plays a key part in cost‑effective sourcing, timely material availability, and the company’s recycling and local‑content initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing sourcing plans for metal procurement.
• Execute daily procurement activities for aluminum products, including UBC scrap and class scrap.
• Monitor aluminum scrap market trends to inform competitive sourcing decisions.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard approved suppliers in line with compliance and ERP requirements.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements using LME benchmarks.
• Track supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Report on pricing trends, supply‑demand balance, and recycling flows.
• Conduct risk assessments related to scrap quality, availability, and logistics.
• Apply cost‑analysis tools to support procurement decisions and maintain policy compliance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in metal and/or scrap procurement.
• Strong understanding of aluminum scrap market dynamics.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and assess supplier risk.
• Familiarity with procurement policies, authority matrices, and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting recycling and local‑content initiatives.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems for supplier onboarding and order processing.
• Use of cost‑analysis tools for procurement decision‑making.
• Knowledge of LME benchmark data for pricing agreements.