GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility
Position Overview
GTI Energy is seeking a Global Procurement Manager to lead multi-site RFx and purchasing operations supporting direct Mechanical material procurement. This role is responsible for managing coordinators, ensuring supplier execution, improving inventory performance, driving cost control, and maintaining uninterrupted material flow to production.
The Global Procurement Manager will partner closely with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure procurement strategies align with production schedules, working capital targets, and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing Operations & Material Continuity
Lead daily purchasing operations for the Mechanical spend category
Prevent shortages impacting production schedules, launches, or customer commitments
Establish clear purchasing priorities aligned to production demand and business needs
Supplier Management & Commercial Ownership
Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and lead time adherence
Lead pricing negotiations, commercial issue resolution, and annual cost improvement initiatives
Develop alternate sources, dual-source strategies, and supplier recovery plans
Build strong supplier relationships while holding accountability to performance standards
Inventory, Planning & KPI Management
Partner with Planning and Operations to balance inventory turns, stock availability, and working capital objectives
Improve supplier on-time delivery, shortage reduction, aged inventory, and purchase price variance metrics
Use ERP/MRP signals to drive disciplined replenishment and procurement timing
Leadership & Team Development
Lead Purchasing Coordinators/Specialists for the Mechanical Category
Build accountability, urgency, communication discipline, and execution consistency
Support hiring, onboarding, and growth of the purchasing organization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering on technical sourcing, alternates, and new product introduction (NPI) launches
Work with Finance on accruals, payment issues, savings tracking, and inventory valuation impacts
Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on inbound flow and supplier execution issues
Support leadership on escalations, supply constraints, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
6–10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
2+ years of leadership experience managing teams
Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order purchasing background
Strong ERP/MRP experience
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting modular manufacturing, fabrication, electrical integration, or industrial systems
APICS, CPSM, CPM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred
Multi-site purchasing leadership experience preferred
Benefits & Perks:
GTI Fabrication offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
