Procurement Manager, Metal Fabrication and Steel

AGCO • Duluth, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead procurement for Metal Fabrication and Steel, managing a team of 2 buyers and 90 suppliers across U.S. sites, with $50M annual spend. Drive cost reduction, supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery), and negotiations for production and NPI. Develop and execute supplier and category strategies, including LCC initiatives (India/China). Requires strong expertise in metal fabrication/steel or direct materials procurement, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Engineering preferred).
• Fluent English communication skills (mandatory).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on, results-driven purchasing and negotiation experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and mandatory experience in Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sub-category sourcing strategies aligned with the overall category plan.
• Reach Cost savings targets conducting market research and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify best sources for part quotation, assuring RFX on time/cost/delivery selecting best supplier for AGCO needs.
• Develop purchase bids for multiple projects while interacting with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).
• Take the lead for Long Term Agreements managing supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings, optimize payment terms, and drive value creation.
• As "one face to the supplier", lead the negotiations for all regions on behalf of the global team and special for China and India.
• Lead a team of 2 buyers, one located in the United States and the other in Brazil.
• Develop and implement sub-categories strategy for NA within Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level