With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Sourcing Manager for our Casa Grande, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT locations; other Hexcel manufacturing locations will be considered (Decatur, AL, Seguin, TX, Kent or Burlington WA).
Summary pay range: $103,894 - $178,105 annual salary.
Reporting to the Hexcel U.S. Sourcing Director, this high-impact role takes the lead in driving sourcing initiatives across designated U.S. sites—delivering on strategic objectives that fuel operational excellence. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping and executing sourcing strategies for key commodities that span multiple locations and global supplier networks. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide outcomes, optimize supplier performance, and champion innovation in sourcing practices that support Hexcel’s global footprint.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Lead Category and Supplier Strategy by driving quality, cost, and delivery performance across global sourcing initiatives and managing key supplier relationships.
- Execute complex negotiations at commodity and site levels, ensuring compliance with legal standards while securing optimal terms and value.
- Develop sourcing processes by standardizing procedures, deploying risk mitigation strategies, and introducing competitive suppliers to enhance cost, quality, and resilience.
- Analyze and report performance through KPI tracking, spend analysis, and market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with local and global purchasing teams, stakeholders, and leadership to align sourcing plans, support budgeting and forecasting modelling, and communicate progress on key initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
- 5–10 years of purchasing and sourcing experience strongly preferred, ideally within manufacturing environments.
- Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma and Project Management are a plus.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) for total cost analysis, supplier evaluation and spend management; familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; able to manage competing priorities in a matrixed organization with creative problem-solving and intelligent risk-taking.
At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
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As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, Hexcel is creating a better world for us all through lightweight solutions.