Senior Sourcing Advisor

JELD-WEN, Inc.

Sr Sourcing Advisor managing metals category for global procurement at JELD-WEN. Implementing strategies for cost reduction and negotiating supplier contracts.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the management of assigned commodities for the North American region
Establish and implement short and long term strategies for continued cost reduction and value improvement
Negotiate all major contracts and agreements within the category to deliver the best value to JELD-WEN
Take ownership of our Metals Category, which includes Steel Coil, Aluminum Extrusions, Roll Formed Steel, and other sub-categories as appropriate or needed
Responsible for all commercial relationships with suppliers within the assigned category areas, securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery, sustainability
Develop and implement approved category strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities
Drive value through strategic sourcing and entering into cost effective Supply Agreements that fulfill supply requirements within the assigned categories
Manage the total lifecycle of supplier contracts
Responsible for supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Conduct detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis and negotiating with suppliers given the assigned commodity strategy
Manage supplier relationships to drive supplier development and integration for existing, new and potential suppliers
Serve as the SME for commodity price trends that impact the assigned categories and advise the business on future impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or similar
7+ years of applicable work experience, or equivalent experience in a senior sourcing role, within a high volume global manufacturing business
A strong background in global sourcing with the ability to negotiate complex contracts and aggressively drive value into the supply chain
Demonstrable experience of Value Analysis/Value Engineering processes
Deep understanding of Total Cost of Ownership, Supplier Relationship Management, and Contract negotiations
3+ years of experience within coiled steel, aluminum extrusions, or roll-formed steel (preferred)
Extensive experience in complex contract negotiation (preferred)
Familiar with multi-tier price structures and rebate agreements (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical & dental
Generous leave policies
Retirement program

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingcontract negotiationvalue analysisvalue engineeringtotal cost of ownershipsupplier relationship managementmarket analysiscost reductionsupplier performance managementKPI management

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingnegotiationrelationship managementcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsdecision-makingcollaborationownership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Engineering