Global Supply Chain Manager
About The Position
Hazelett Corporation is a global leader in continuous metal casting technology. Our strip-casting machines integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive structural components, aluminum foil, lead-acid batteries, and copper wiring. Our machines are known for their robust design, high productivity, and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture, and assemble our machines in-house and are committed to fostering the development and long-term growth of our employees. We are seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Manager to lead and transform our purchasing and procurement organization. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing Purchasing Associates and Buyers while driving supplier development, cost reduction, sourcing strategy, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance across Hazelett's global operations.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or sourcing experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, machinery, metals, or engineered products.
- Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost reductions.
- Strong understanding of inventory management and material planning.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies and supplier qualification programs.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Purchasing Associates and Buyers while aligning team goals, KPIs, and performance with corporate objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Finance.
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and contract negotiations.
- Expand and strengthen the supplier base for critical materials through supplier development, scorecards, and performance reviews.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, negotiations, value engineering, spend analysis, and market intelligence.
- Establish measurable savings programs, annual cost-reduction targets, and competitive bidding strategies.
- Manage supplier performance and supply chain risk by monitoring quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and business continuity plans.
- Improve procurement processes, systems, reporting, and ERP utilization while developing metrics for procurement effectiveness, cost performance, and inventory reduction.
Benefits
- 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
- Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
- Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!
- 9 Company Holidays.
- 4 weeks of paid time off.
- On-site Athletic Trainer.
- Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.
- Opportunities for growth and skill development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
