The Director, Aluminum Sourcing & Market Intelligence is responsible for driving profitable growth within the Food Contact division by combining aluminum market expertise, strategic sourcing and procurement of aluminum for the business. Plan, direct, coordinate and oversee metal commodity sourcing activities. Ensure the development and implementation of cost-effective procurement strategies to meet current and future needs.
This role serves as the Food Contact division’s aluminum subject matter expert with customers but also internally, communicating market dynamics, policy implications and price trends and forecasts.
The position is designed for a lean, operationally focused organization and works closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations to ensure growth initiatives are commercially sound and operationally executable.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Aluminum Procurement & Sourcing
- Lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of aluminum to ensure reliable, cost‑effective supply aligned with production and business needs.
- Develop and execute aluminum sourcing strategies considering market conditions, supply continuity, and commercial objectives.
- Monitor aluminum market dynamics, pricing trends, and relevant commodity indices to support informed purchasing and risk decisions.
- Manage supplier relationships, including supplier selection, performance management, issue resolution, and contract compliance.
- Negotiate and administer aluminum supply agreements in partnership with internal stakeholders to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks through proactive planning, supplier diversification, and escalation of potential disruptions.
- Oversee aluminum inventory levels and collaborate with planning, operations, and finance teams to balance availability and working capital.
Customer Facing Market & Aluminum Expertise
- Act as the company’s credible, customer facing expert on aluminum and related market dynamics and respond to customer challenges and questions.
- Support strategic customer conversations including:
- Pricing adjustments
- Annual Locks
- Volatile market conditions
- Develops market update newsletters published monthly for distribution
- Partner closely with Sales to:
- Strengthen pricing conversations
- Improve customer understanding and acceptance
- Maintain trust during difficult market environments
- Ensure customers see us as disciplined, transparent, and knowledgeable, not reactive
- Support cross‑functional initiatives, including operational improvements and new projects, by providing aluminum sourcing expertise and cost input.
- Analyze sourcing and supplier performance data and communicate insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in sales, strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity management.
- Demonstrated ownership of supplier negotiations, contract structures and sourcing decisions.
- Demonstrated experience with aluminum markets, cost structures and customer facing commercial or business development roles
- Proven ability to communicate complex market information clearly and build credibility with customers and internal teams
- Experience working cross functionally
Preferred education and experience
- Experience in sales, strategic sourcing, procurement or commodity management
- Experience with aluminum, packaging, or commodity driven cost structures
- Exposure to foodservice, processor, or distributor-based business models
- Track record of supporting profitable growth initiatives
Benefits
- Employee-owned
- Advancement Opportunities
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
United States