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Director, Aluminum Sourcing & Market Intelligence

Trinidad Benhham • Full-time • Remote (Greenwood Village, Colorado, US) • 2w ago

Director, Aluminum Sourcing & Market Intelligence

Department: Plant Office Administration (Exempt)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: TBC Locations

Description

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)

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