Director, Aluminum Sourcing – Market Intelligence

Trinidad Benham

Director managing aluminum sourcing and market intelligence for Food Contact division. Collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations to drive profitable growth initiatives.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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, and volatile market conditions.
Develop market update newsletters published monthly for distribution.
Partner closely with Sales to strengthen pricing conversations, improve customer understanding and acceptance, and 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementsupplier negotiationscontract managementaluminum market analysiscost structuressourcing strategiesperformance managementrisk managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

communicationcredibility buildingcross-functional collaborationcustomer relationship managementproblem-solvingnegotiationstrategic thinkingleadershipadaptabilitytransparency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree