Metallurgical Engineering Manager-Fortune 100 Global Leader!

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The Global Senior Metallurgical Engineer, will report to the Director of Global Steel Projects and will play a critical role in the development of the global steel procurement strategy, and assist in fostering a cutting-edge Procurement capability by developing new business opportunities in the Steel Commodity group. 
 
There are 2,000 + employees on a Worldwide basis in the Corporate Technology Organization.
 
This individual will be dedicated to analyzing and understand the global steel requirements within out client, and to coordinate activities between procurement, technology and manufacturing that provide cost efficiencies and an improved supply position in the long term.  This resource does not interact with any day-to-day and/or project launch support.
 
The Steel Commodity team manages over $1.4 billion in carbon steel and stainless steel. This individual will support the development of new suppliers and the supply chain to allow global sourcing in the Steel Commodity. Activities will include leading the implementation of major projects within the commodity group, through the interaction with different groups such as manufacturing, engineering and supply base management. 
 
The individual will also work directly with the suppliers and manufacturing Divisions regarding material specifications and understanding of the “best” materials to be utilized for particular product and applications on a Global basis. Should have the ability to analyze information received from multiple sources, and develop recommendations on cost reduction opportunities.
 
As the Steel group reports into the Global Raw Materials group, the projects will be developed with a global perspective, with the intention of obtaining global supplier and materials approval, and then implement in the different divisions within this Global Leader.  This individual will have the opportunity to interact with the Global Steel Commodity group and learn about how steel is purchased in all the different Worldwide Divisions.  This candidate will present the findings of the projects to the global team and participate in the implementation at other regions if the project is feasible.  Our client has over 15+ facilities around the world.
 
 
Qualifications

An engineering degree is required; a Master's degree in Engineering is desired. Proven experience participating in projects involving different global regions is required
 
Direct experience in the steel industry is a highly desired skill set. A sound working knowledge of raw materials markets is highly desired. He/she must be able to challenge the status quo and take bold actions to strengthen the overall success of the procurement organization.
 
The individual we seek will have a proven strategic mindset with a highly refined execution capability at an effective procurement or engineering function within a division or corporate center of a "best practices" company. It is important for the successful individual to have compelling, and unambiguous, evidence showing their contributions having a material impact to the bottom line of the organization driven by a business-oriented approach.
 
Mature, confident and highly intelligent, this person must have the ability to effectively service the needs our client and bring enhanced credibility to the group. This individual would ideally have experience in Procurement and be known for the quality and effectiveness of successful practices. He/she must be comfortable interacting with different groups such as manufacturing, engineering and supply base management. 
 
He/she must have exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong commitment to integrity, and will be a high-energy, self-starting leader with superior standards. He/she must be able to live the values of the company and maintain a commitment to teamwork.  The ideal candidate will have lived or worked internationally at some point with experiences communicating and managing across regions in a culturally diverse environment.

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