Director, Aluminum Sourcing & Market Intelligence

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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

• 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  

• 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)