Manufacturing Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $100,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on procurement leader with experience supporting power systems, power distribution equipment, or related electrical manufacturing. This role will manage sourcing activities for metals, fabricated components, electrical materials, and other production requirements while developing a reliable supplier network.
The ideal candidate has direct experience purchasing copper bar stock or other electrical copper products and can understand material requirements from engineering models and drawings.
Key Responsibilities
Lead purchasing and sourcing activities for manufacturing operations
Develop and implement supplier and commodity sourcing strategies
Purchase copper bar stock, copper plate, sheet metal, aluminum, hardware, fabricated parts, and electrical components
Evaluate material specifications, dimensions, and requirements using engineering drawings and models
Interpret bar stock sizing and perform basic dimensional analysis
Identify, qualify, and develop new domestic and external suppliers
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and supply agreements
Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost performance
Develop alternate sources to reduce supply-chain risk
Identify cost-saving and purchasing efficiency opportunities
Coordinate material requirements with engineering, production, planning, and project teams
Monitor lead times, shortages, inventory levels, and potential production disruptions
Support make-versus-buy decisions
Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory information within ERP/MRP systems
Assist with supplier corrective actions and performance improvement
Monitor market conditions affecting steel, copper, aluminum, and other commodities
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing
Direct experience purchasing copper bar stock or electrical copper products is required
Background in power systems, power distribution equipment, electrical equipment manufacturing, OEM, or contract manufacturing
Experience purchasing sheet metal, copper, fabricated components, and other manufacturing commodities
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and models
Ability to understand material dimensions and bar stock sizing
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills
Experience developing and qualifying new suppliers
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Preferred Experience
Busbar fabrication or electrical copper manufacturing
Sheet metal fabrication
Switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, STSs, or similar power-distribution equipment
Custom, engineer-to-order (ETO), or make-to-order manufacturing
Steel, copper, or aluminum commodity purchasing
Supplier performance and corrective-action programs
Lean manufacturing or inventory optimization
Engineering or estimating experience involving material sizing and specifications
What Success Looks Like
Reliable material availability for production
Strong supplier delivery and quality performance
Reduced material shortages and expediting
Improved purchasing costs and sourcing efficiency
Development of a broader, more resilient supplier network
Accurate inventory and procurement data
Better alignment between sourcing activities and manufacturing schedules
