Director of Procurement

Granges Americas • Franklin, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together. Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by? Do enjoy being part of a team? Do you take pride in producing quality work?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree or MBA preferred
• At least seven years of experience of working with procurement/purchasing preferably in manufacturing industry
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent management and people leading skills
• Analytical, structured and process-oriented with attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally
• Good judgement and decision making and working with integrity
• Excellent documentation and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and work cross functionally
• Proactive and self-driven
• Ability to travel national required

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers of non-metal supply to achieve the best overall terms in terms of cost, security of supply, quality as well as other conditions
• Lead and to contribute to the implementation of the strategic and tactic objectives for the purchasing.
• Work close with each of the plants to identify the underlying need and requirements in terms of supply
• Develop and maintain good relationships with external suppliers and service providers
• Maintain supplier database and related documentation.
• Lead and manage the purchasing team located at the Huntingdon production facility.
• Work closely with and support when needed the purchasing at the Salisbury and the Newport production facilities in the daily execution of purchase orders under framework agreements
• Maintains and track the expenditures of the purchased items regularly for each plant and work actively to identify cost related purchasing savings together with each of the plant managers and the operations at the respective plants
• Support in the budget and forecast of future cost development for the various supply items
• Support in the process and audit to verify that the suppliers are in line with the Gränges Supplier Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health
• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options
• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions
• Paid technical training and safety certifications
• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary
• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)
• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations
• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)
• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees