The Federal Group USA
Global Sourcing and Pricing Expert
The Federal Group USA, Bingham Farms, Michigan, United States
About The Federal Group USA
We’re a leading producer of custom metal components that combines engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing processes. We deliver innovative metal manufacturing solutions for industries throughout the world.
About the role Responsible for globally sourcing and managing qualified metal manufacturing suppliers while developing accurate, scalable pricing models for metal components and assemblies. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced spreadsheet capabilities, and a solid understanding of metal manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers to support competitive quoting and strategic sourcing decisions.
What you’ll do
Source, qualify, and manage global metal manufacturing suppliers, developing new vendor relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.
Prepare accurate client quotes by developing and maintaining cohesive pricing models that reflect total product and assembly costs, material selection, quality requirements, currency fluctuations, and corporate financial targets.
Coordinate vendor RFQs and proposals by collaborating with sales, engineering, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and competitive submissions.
Match vendors to projects based on manufacturing capabilities, confirm factory production and equipment requirements, and lead resourcing activities.
Maintain and optimize sourcing databases while implementing vendor performance metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support pricing negotiations with vendors and clients, manage project budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and drive production efficiency.
Apply and expand technical and metallurgical expertise across steel alloys, aluminum, nonferrous, and exotic materials.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Finance and accounting skills
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Minimum 4 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or a similar role
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products (CNC machining, casting, forging, stamping, heading, fasteners, etc.), equipment, fabrication methods, and tool design
Experience with Project Management Software
Ability to oversee up to 20 concurrent RFQs with 2 to 10 suppliers per project
Problem‑solving ability with stellar organization skills
Availability Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm eastern standard time
Ability to reliably commute to company headquarters
Excellent writing, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Experience with CRM software (FreshSales, Salesforce, etc.)
Fluent in English
Authorization to work in the United States (the Company is unable to sponsor work visas)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
The pay range for this role is:
65,000 - 74,000 USD per year (Headquarters)
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About the role Responsible for globally sourcing and managing qualified metal manufacturing suppliers while developing accurate, scalable pricing models for metal components and assemblies. This role requires strong analytical skills, advanced spreadsheet capabilities, and a solid understanding of metal manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers to support competitive quoting and strategic sourcing decisions.
What you’ll do
Source, qualify, and manage global metal manufacturing suppliers, developing new vendor relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.
Prepare accurate client quotes by developing and maintaining cohesive pricing models that reflect total product and assembly costs, material selection, quality requirements, currency fluctuations, and corporate financial targets.
Coordinate vendor RFQs and proposals by collaborating with sales, engineering, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and competitive submissions.
Match vendors to projects based on manufacturing capabilities, confirm factory production and equipment requirements, and lead resourcing activities.
Maintain and optimize sourcing databases while implementing vendor performance metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support pricing negotiations with vendors and clients, manage project budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and drive production efficiency.
Apply and expand technical and metallurgical expertise across steel alloys, aluminum, nonferrous, and exotic materials.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Finance and accounting skills
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Minimum 4 years of experience in the manufacturing industry or a similar role
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products (CNC machining, casting, forging, stamping, heading, fasteners, etc.), equipment, fabrication methods, and tool design
Experience with Project Management Software
Ability to oversee up to 20 concurrent RFQs with 2 to 10 suppliers per project
Problem‑solving ability with stellar organization skills
Availability Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm eastern standard time
Ability to reliably commute to company headquarters
Excellent writing, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Experience with CRM software (FreshSales, Salesforce, etc.)
Fluent in English
Authorization to work in the United States (the Company is unable to sponsor work visas)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
The pay range for this role is:
65,000 - 74,000 USD per year (Headquarters)
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