Global Procurement Manager-Electrical

Position Overview

The Global Procurement Manager, Electrical reports to the Director of Global Sourcing & Procurement and owns the electrical category from strategy development through purchasing execution, ensuring uninterrupted material flow to production. The category includes switchgear, breakers, transformers, cable and wire, busway, power distribution, UPS, controls, and components.

This role leads sourcing initiatives and RFx processes, negotiates pricing and contracts, and manages supplier relationships, performance, and risk. The manager partners with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align procurement activities with production schedules, working capital targets, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Category Strategy & Spend Management 

Own the global electrical category strategy across all plants: spend analysis, supplier segmentation, consolidation for leverage, and sourcing plans by sub-category 

Set the distributor versus direct-OEM strategy and make-versus-buy recommendations for assemblies such as panels and busway with Engineering and Operations 

Monitor market conditions, technology roadmaps, lead times, and commodity pricing (copper, steel, electronics) and adjust strategy ahead of change 

Build should-cost models and total cost of ownership analysis to guide sourcing and negotiation decisions 

Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity targets tracked with Finance 

RFx, Negotiation & Contracts 

Lead multi-site RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for electrical material; evaluate proposals on total cost, lead time, capacity, quality, and risk 

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead-time commitments, and annual cost improvement with key suppliers 

Put master purchase agreements, NDAs, and frame agreements in place before business starts; include price indexing for copper-based products where appropriate 

Lead commercial issue resolution, claims, and recovery with suppliers; escalate within delegated authority 

Material Continuity & Purchasing Operations 

Lead daily purchasing operations for the electrical category across plants; set priorities aligned to production demand and customer commitments 

Manage long-lead and allocated items (switchgear, transformers, breakers, UPS) with forward buys, primary and secondary sources, and supplier capacity commitments 

Prevent shortages affecting production schedules, launches, or customer deliveries; run the shortage escalation process with Planning and Operations 

Use ERP/MRP signals to drive replenishment timing and own purchasing parameters (lead times, order quantities, safety stock) for the category 

Provide functional direction to buyers and purchasing coordinators working the electrical category 

Supplier Performance & Risk 

Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead-time adherence; run supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews with Supplier Quality 

Develop alternate sources, dual-source strategies, and supplier recovery plans; maintain a supplier risk map for critical electrical items 

Monitor tariff, trade compliance, and logistics risk; flow down DFARS, ITAR, and customer requirements where applicable 

Support supplier qualification for listed assemblies and components (UL, NEC, IEC requirements) with Supplier Quality and Engineering 

Inventory, Working Capital & KPIs 

Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives for electrical material 

Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage counts, aged and excess inventory, and purchase price variance; own the category KPI dashboard 

Rationalize supply models (VMI, consignment, kanban, safety stock) with suppliers and plants 

Coordinate with the reverse supply chain program on returns, excess, and obsolete electrical material 

Engineering & New Product Introduction 

Partner with Engineering on technical sourcing, standardization, approved alternates, and value engineering 

Ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions and launches: capacity, lead time, PPAP or first article with Supplier Quality, and target cost 

Bring supplier and market insight into design reviews and bills of material 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Work with Finance on accruals, savings tracking, payment issues, and inventory valuation impacts 

Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving on inbound flow, packaging, and supplier execution issues 

Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives; present category performance to executives 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 
• 6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or category management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order environments 
• 3+ years owning an electrical, power distribution, or electronics category or commodity 
• Multi-site purchasing experience preferred 
• Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, data center infrastructure, or power systems preferred 
• CPSM, C.P.M., APICS CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment and components: switchgear, breakers, transformers, cable and wire, busway, PDUs, UPS, controls; reads specifications and single-line drawings 
• Strong negotiation and contract skills: master agreements, terms, price indexing, and claims 
• Should-cost, total cost of ownership, and spend analytics; advanced Excel; Power BI a plus 
• Strong ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) 
Travel to plants and suppliers as needed (typically 10–20%) 

Benefits & Perks

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership

• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

 Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.