FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Steel Global Commodity Manager to oversee the sourcing and procurement of raw materials, fabricated steel structures, and coatings for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in steel fabrication, coatings, welding inspection, and supply chain management. This role requires strong knowledge of market indices, distribution, and manufacturing support strategies to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. Additionally, this role will be responsible for supplier management, expediting schedules, and interfacing with estimating and sales teams to provide cost estimates during the sales cycle.Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for steel raw materials, fabricated steel structures, chutes, slides, and conveying equipment. Identify and manage suppliers for coatings of steel components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality expectations. Evaluate supplier capabilities for standard welding processes, conducting inspections to ensure weld quality and adherence to American Welding Society (AWS) standards. Oversee coating quality inspections for liquid and powder coatings, ensuring proper application of industrial protective coatings. (NACE or SSPC Level 2 CIP certification recommended.) Monitor and analyze market indices and industry trends to inform procurement decisions and cost management. Establish and manage distribution networks to support manufacturing operations within the warehousing and parcel industries. Implement supply chain strategies for raw material procurement, including stock management, safety stock planning, just-in-time (JIT) deliveries, and distribution solutions. Develop strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and driving cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards. Manage supplier performance, track and expedite schedules, and ensure on-time delivery to meet production timelines. Interface with estimating teams to conduct cost analysis and forecasting for future estimates in the sales cycle. Oversee and support existing projects within sales, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and manufacturing to optimize supply chain efficiency and support production goals.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred). A combination of education and directly relevant work experience may be considered. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred. Proven experience in sourcing and procurement of steel raw materials and fabricated components. Expertise in welding processes and quality inspections, with AWS CWI certification preferred. Proficiency in assessing and inspecting industrial coatings, with NACE or SSPC Level 2 CIP training recommended. Strong understanding of market indices, material distribution, and supply chain for manufacturing facilities. Experience with inventory management, stock control, and distribution solutions for manufacturing operations. Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.The base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $151,100. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjQyOTAzLjEzMjUzQG1oc2dsb2JhbGNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t