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Sourcing Manager – Aluminum Extrusions, Castings, Steel Products

The AZEK Company

Location: Chicago, IL; Eagan, MN or Cummings, GA.

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1.4+ billion and growing manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance building products, and is highly committed to accelerating the use of recycled materials. We use our expertise in materials science to engineer and manufacture high-quality, sustainable residential and commercial building products that improve lives and businesses. All of AZEK's products are designed to replace wood, metal and other traditional materials in a variety of applications. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).

At AZEK, we don't just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

This position can be based at our corporate headquarters office in Chicago, IL as well as our Ultralox business in Eagan, MN or Struxure Outdoor business in Cummings, GA with a weekly hybrid work schedule.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions and other metal commodities such as castings, fabricated metals, and roll-formed products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You'll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth—both for the business and for your career.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity.
• Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
• Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback.
• Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance.
• Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation
• Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets.
• Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus).
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings.

Performance Milestones

• First 90 Days:
• Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape
• Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Align on immediate cost and improvement goals
• First 6 Months:
• Deliver a 12-month category strategy
• Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs
• First Year:
• Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization
• Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings
• Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation
• Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesWholesale Building Materials

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