Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Novelis is seeking a Global Metal Procurement Manager, Sheet Ingot & Hot Band to lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for sheet ingot and hot band aluminum products across our global operations. In this highly visible role, you will help ensure supply continuity, optimize cost competitiveness, support sustainability objectives, and drive enterprise-wide value through strategic supplier partnerships and commercial excellence.

Reporting to the Global Metal Procurement leadership team, this role partners closely with Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sustainability, Recycling, and Commercial leaders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities and production requirements. The position directly leads sourcing strategy and execution for North America while influencing and coordinating global sourcing activities across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for sheet ingot and hot band procurement that support business growth, supply security, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence.
Establish and handle strategic supplier relationships while driving performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, sustainability, and service reliability
Lead complex commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements, annual contracts, and spot purchases, balancing regional requirements with enterprise-wide objectives.
Identify and develop alternative supply sources to improve supply resilience and reduce concentration risk.
Monitor aluminum, sheet ingot, hot band, freight, energy, and related market dynamics to provide actionable market intelligence and sourcing recommendations.
Evaluate supply chain, geopolitical, regulatory, and market risks and develop mitigation strategies that support business continuity and long-term competitiveness.
Partner with cross-functional team members to align sourcing decisions with operational requirements, metal planning strategies, sustainability goals, and commercial priorities.
Influence regional teams to implement globally aligned procurement strategies while accommodating local business needs and market conditions
Advance responsible sourcing initiatives and support Novelis' sustainability commitments through supplier engagement and lower-carbon sourcing opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen procurement capabilities, supplier collaboration, and overall business performance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, metals, supply chain, commodity management, or commercial roles
Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and handling complex procurement categories.
Strong commercial skill with experience evaluating financial, operational, and market-based decisions.
Proven ability to influence partners across functions, regions, and organizational levels without direct authority.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or other advanced business degree.
Experience within the aluminum, metals, commodity, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Knowledge of global commodity markets, procurement risk management, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Experience supporting sustainability initiatives, responsible sourcing programs, or lower-carbon supply strategies.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
Diabetes Management Program
Pet insurance
Identity Theft Protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance and career development programs!

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta GA employing around 700 people. Supporting it’s 31 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis

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